Remembering you today and everyday...Becki
This webpage was created in memory of our loved one, Nancy Joy (Jackson) Warnock, 89 years old, born on April 24, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois and passed away on April 5, 2019 in Flower Mound, Texas. We will deeply miss our Mother and will love her forever.
Nancy grew up in Chicago and had many happy stories of her time growing up with her best lifelong friend, her sister, Joanie. It was a happy, loving family with her sister, Joanie (Jackson) Butler, Father, Donald Hewson Jackson and Mother, Isabella (Harland) Jackson. We still smile remembering her stories of sailing on Lake Michigan, going to camps, going to Monticello College, traveling the world, moving to Dallas on her own, moving back to Dallas once married and all of the silliness that was so much Nancy. But the best memories of all are of her being a fantastic Mother. Divorced when her children were young, she did an amazing job raising Pamela (Warnock) Webster, Rebecca (Warnock) Greenwade and Larry Warnock. She put her children first in all that she did. Sometimes working 3 jobs at once to make ends meet, but never letting her attention, support and love of her kids wane.
She is survived by all three of her children, plus grandchildren Zachary Greenwade, Michael Webster, Shannon Webster, Caitlin Warnock, Travis Warnock and Jackson Greenwade along with great-grandchildren Logan Greenwade and Grayson Greenwade.
Nancy’s passing was peaceful and all three of her children were able to say their goodbyes at her bedside. She was ready to go and, in her words, “I had a good run with 89 years”. That is Nancy, the most positive person we have ever known. Even during adversity and strife. Her friends, of which there are many, know about her positivity, her smiles, her corny jokes and her willingness to help those in need. She always put others first.
Lovers Lane United Methodist Church was an important anchor for Nancy for decades. Her church family was just as important to her as her own and her family embraces that and thanks all at the church for the years of friendship, support, kindness and for watching over her.
Per Nancy’s request, there will be a small, family-only gravesite service in Chicago, April 15th. She will be buried alongside her Father, Mother and Sister. The family is together again.
Also, per Nancy’s request, there will be a:
Celebration of Life Service Saturday, June 15th, 2019, 2 pm at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church, Shipp Chapel, 9200 Inwood Rd, Dallas, TX 75220. All are welcome.
She wanted it to be a celebration: bright colors, a good time, happy and good memories, and sharing thoughts and prayers for a GREAT life indeed.
In lieu of flowers, say a prayer and thank Nancy for how she touched your individual life.
If you are so compelled, donations should be made in Nancy’s honor to her most important charity: Multiple Myeloma Foundation https://themmrf.org/
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In Nancy’s honor to Lovers Lane United Methodist Church at https://llumc.org/
Tributes
Leave a tributeRemembering you today and everyday...Becki
This world is a bit less bright with you gone. Your absolute joy for life was contagious and inspiring!
I watched you raise your kids with boundaries and expectations while still allowing them the independence to grow. You taught them to work hard for what they wanted in life, just as you had, encouraging them every step of the way. You allowed me to be a part of your family from the moment we met and never turned your back on me. I knew there was a big hug waiting for me and always a place at your table. I learned so much from you Nancy Joy. I know you are laughing and causing great mischief with Joanie now so I will not be sad... Not true, I am sad. I loved you dearly.
Your third daughter,
Erika
- Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man.
This world lost a brilliant light the day you passed but the indelible mark you left behind is reflected in us...your family, friends and every life you fatefully influenced. Your rare and extraordinary charisma is your legacy and will continue to inspire each generation to the next. As your grand-daughter, I can only aspire to live my life with a brave and kind heart - just as you did!
I hope you know that we will forever cherish your wonderful stories and memories; for those of us that love you we will keep your spirit burning bright through those very "grandma-isms."
Through all your life adventures I don't recall hearing that you ever traveled to Yosemite National Park in California. Like you it is absolutely extraordinary! There are countless marvels in this world but Yosemite is the most beautiful and the most inspiring. Words alone cannot justify its exquisite and breath-taking views. As you can tell it is my absolute favorite place in this world and to me it feels like home. Yosemite has blazed an eternal mark on my soul and I'm compelled to share a small piece of it with you...my lovely and unforgettable grandma!
I love you bunches.
-Shannon-
(See vintage postcard of Yosemite in Gallery.)
I was very close to Grandma as long as I can remember. She alway made me feel better if I had a concern or was feeling bullied at school. She was always there and eased my pain and we can keep comfort in her spirit and our memories of her. Grandma believed in faith and tradition in a way that taught me perspective on faith and having value in family and it influenced how I interpreted and how today, I think of those things. Grandma was always a story teller, she influenced me to be one and I believe she influenced who I am through her stories. She is now back with many of the people those stories were about. We feel pain with our loss because we miss her, not because she is completely gone. She will never be gone in my heart.
Right off the bat, your explosive spirit was apparent from all the joy and excitement in which you would tell family stories and what was going on in your everyday life. I will miss you always, especially during the holiday season when I got to see you most and I was able hear your sweet voice sharing memories. Most of all, I'm glad that I got to be in your life and create some memories of our own like being there on my wedding day.
Thank you for being the rock in the family and we will all miss you dearly.
-Kevin
You were also a singularly kind woman. I never saw you raise your voice (though I'm sure you had to put my dad in his place a few times when he was young!) towards anyone, and always made a point to welcome people to your home, family, and social circle. I know that I and everyone else around you were better for having you in our lives.
I miss you terribly and wish we had more time together. Thank you for always being YOU! Your courage, strength, and heart are something I aspire to and I hope you know that you have set a wonderful example for every generation that came after you.
I love you forever. Rest happily.
For some reason, we all drifted apart, as friends sometimes do. Real friends will stay on your mind and in your heart regardless of the separation, as did with Nancy and her family. There were times, I was in the area of that corner house on Jubilee Trail, and thought of knocking on that back door. But, I never did. More years went by, and now I wish I had.
Larry and I are renewing a lost brotherhood, and I bet Nancy had something to do with it. I’ll see you soon.
But, it was you - almost all you, that shaped me. The most important trait I think, was optimism. You always looked on the bright side of things. I got that from you. And because of it, I live my life and manage my affairs with hope, excitement and optimism of what CAN be.
Thank you for that gift. Love you Mom.
Your son,
Larry
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Remembering you today and everyday...Becki
This world is a bit less bright with you gone. Your absolute joy for life was contagious and inspiring!
I watched you raise your kids with boundaries and expectations while still allowing them the independence to grow. You taught them to work hard for what they wanted in life, just as you had, encouraging them every step of the way. You allowed me to be a part of your family from the moment we met and never turned your back on me. I knew there was a big hug waiting for me and always a place at your table. I learned so much from you Nancy Joy. I know you are laughing and causing great mischief with Joanie now so I will not be sad... Not true, I am sad. I loved you dearly.
Your third daughter,
Erika
First Fourth of July without Mom
Mom, we did your favorite sparklers this past weekend at the lake house. You so loved the fireworks and being with the kids at the lake. It was only last year that you spent the 4th with us sitting on the dock, with your silly sunglasses. We said a little prayer and I did a sparkler just for you. Good, but sad memories. And yes, we played the song: Good Bless the USA!
Tradition !
- Oh, Mom! Typical. For years, we had continued the tradition of the women receiving corsages on Easter. Back when nothing was open on Sundays, we had to scramble to get Mom's special corsage ordered and picked up on time. Several years ago she pulled me aside and calmly informed me that she didn't like corsages...they made her feel like a racehorse. So much for that hallowed tradition!!
I think about how much Nancy loved to travel, as long as she was going with someone. Over the years, we visited so many places together, from 2 trips to Hawaii, Arizona, Colorado, New York, Chicago, all over California and Texas. But more than anything else, she loved to come visit family for the holidays. She especially loved spending Thanksgivings, Christmas and Fourth of July at our home on Lake LBJ. There were many laughs and she was game for hiking, kayaking, swimming, boating, visiting wineries, cave tours or anything else. She just wanted to be a part of it and we enjoyed having her!