Nancy Elizabeth Garrett, age 97, formerly of Morehead, died peacefully in her residence in Mount Sterling on November 28, 2020.
Nancy was born March 20, 1923, in Graham, Virginia, to Estelle (Bruce) Campbell and Paul Campbell. Nancy was one of 7 children. She grew up in Charleston, West Virginia, after her family moved there during the depression. After graduating from high school, she worked as a nurse’s aide and telephone operator.
In October 1947, she married Arnold Garrett, starting a lifelong romance of more than 60 years. Arnold and Nancy had two children, Janet (Lewis) while living in Charleston, West Virginia, and Bruce while Arnold was stationed at Fort Knox, Kentucky. After Arnold’s military service, the couple moved west, towing a house trailer, to Los Angeles, CA in 1952. Nancy was a devoted mother and gave her full attention to raising Janet and Bruce until they were old enough for Nancy to re-enter the workforce. She started as a switchboard operator at Allstate Insurance, but quickly rose in her job responsibilities to become a valued claims adjuster.
Nancy developed a shared passion for traveling with Arnold, thanks to his career with American Airlines. Arnold and Nancy's favorite place to travel was Maui, Hawaii, the beautiful island they called home several months of the year following their retirement. Some of the couple's favorite things to do in Maui were to hike and spend time in Hana with friends. They also had a home in Morehead, KY where they spent the summer months with family and enjoyed time picnicking and hiking at Cave Run Lake. They made many cross-country trips between Morehead and Washington State to visit family there. Nancy quickly became a valued member of congregations wherever she found herself, attending Kihei Baptist Church in Maui and First Church of God in Morehead. Nancy's love for the Lord was evident in how she cared for those around her. Even in her late years, she always had a smile and a kiss to offer those who visited her.
Nancy valued spending time with her family and friends, as well as volunteering in her churches and communities. She was a talented painter and enjoyed bird watching with Arnold in her spare time. In addition to her children, Nancy is survived by granddaughters, Sarah (Lewis) Noel, Rebecca Lewis and Elisa Garrett, and grandson Sean Garrett, as well as five great grandchildren.
Private services will be held Saturday, December 12, 2020, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Allan Hutchinson officiating. The funeral service will be livestreamed beginning at 11:00 a.m. Saturday on the Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Facebook page.
COVID-19 mandates as set forth by the Governor will be observed.
Expressions of sympathy in memory of Nancy may be made to Morehead First Church of God, 576 Sunset Drive, Morehead, KY 40351.
Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals, 400 Fraley Drive, Morehead, KY 40351 is caring for arrangements.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.northcuttandson.com
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