Nancy Lois Reese Cleasby
--Easley
Nancy Lois (Reese) Cleasby, 78, wife of J. Bruce Cleasby, left this earthly life on February, 22, 2012 for the eternal life promised to her by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Nancy was born on November 22, 1933 in Wilkes-Barre, PA to Herman B. and Elizabeth T. Reese.
Nancy and Bruce were married October 10, 1953 and were blessed with four daughters. Bonnie L. East (Keith) of Easley, SC; Barbara L. Hansen (Bruce) of Titusville, FL; Sandra L. Cleasby-Zuleger (Duane) of Monroe, NC; and N. Jean MacRae (Jim) of Pineville, NC. Eight Grandsons came along to light up her life and bring more joy into her heart. Nick, Adam, and Ryan East; Joe, Rob, and Tom Hansen; Bruce Phillips and Alex Lyons. All held special places in her heart. She is also survived by her sister, Bonnie Turner of Mountainside, NJ, and numerous nieces and nephews who all loved her kind spirit. Nancy truly was the consummate wife, mother, and grandmother.
Nancy was an Air Force wife for twenty three years, oftentimes having to be both mother and dad while Bruce was away. After the Air Force she assumed the role of a pastor�??s wife and parsonage "First Lady" in various United Methodist Churches in PA, NY, and SC. She was a Christian in every way. She lived her faith, loved the Lord and walked daily in His presence. Her quiet, gentle presence will be sorely missed by all who knew her.
A private graveside service will be held at M. J. "Dolly" Cooper Veterans Cemetery, with a memorial service at St. Andrews UMC on Saturday, March 17th at 11:00 A.M. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Harmony Care Hospice, the Alzheimer�??s Association or St. Andrews UMC, Easley. Special thanks to Dr. Kelly Purcell, Tanya Evans and Cheryl Walters for the exceptional care they provided.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.