Nancy Ann Szmurlo Knapp of Bolivia, North Carolina and formerly of Hyde Park, New York, passed away on December 14th, 2024. She bravely lived and survived with breast cancer for 18 years. She was born in Rome, New York on June 18th, 1946, daughter of the late Frank and Charlotte Szmurlo.
In her early adulthood, Nancy worked at General Electric in Syracuse, New York, where she met her late husband, Gary Knapp. Together, they built a home and raised their family in Hyde Park, New York. There, Nancy worked at Regina Coeli Church and Dutchess County BOCES before retiring to North Carolina in 2005.
Nancy will best be remembered for her love of family and friends and contagious laugh. A naturally gifted potter, Nancy took classes for many years and sold her work at Franklin Square Gallery in Southport. She enjoyed reading, spending time with her community of friends, and caring for her beloved cat Cleo.
Nancy is survived by her son, Shane, of Berkeley, California; daughter Tracey of San Leandro, California; and her brothers, Charles and Frances Szmurlo of Rome, New York.
A service will be held in her honor on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 1:00 O'Clock in the Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Franklin Square Gallery at www.franklinsquaregallery.com/donate
Online condolences may be made at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com
Peacock- Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service in Southport is serving the family of Mrs. Knapp.
