SOUTHPORT — Nancy Carol McNeill gained her heavenly wings on November 30, 2021. Born in Alamance County, she was the daughter of the late James & Margaret Bridges.
Mrs. Nancy worked for several years at J.P. Stevens textile mill of Aberdeen NC and when she moved her family to the beach she worked as a Fire watch at the Power Plant in Southport NC for the remainder of her career.
Although she loved her career, her life was completely dedicated to her Family. She was a beacon of light and love. She loved and was loved by all who knew her. Nancy was the epitome of selflessness. Her ability to make a permanent impression on someone’s life was unparalleled.
In her free time, she would spend time by the coast and soak-in its majesty while watching the tide roll in and the boats go by. Miss. Nancy never met a stranger, loved to talk about her family, and if you had a moment to stop and chat you would quickly realize that time would escape you. Her laughter brought joy to your heart and her touch would warm your soul!
She was a daughter, a niece, an aunt, a friend, and a true confidante, but most of all she was our mother – the happiest joy of her life! Nancy believed in God and knew one day her Savior would bring her home. Although her passing was sooner than we expected, if you knew her, you would also know she was ready to meet the Lord and we know she is at peace in his arms.
A Reception will be held at American Fish company at 10am this Sunday December 5, 2021, followed by a Celebration of life service at 11am at the Southport waterfront greenspace directly beside the Pilot Tower. Upon completion of service we will ask you to join us in a final walk or drive over to the Southport Pier at the Waterfront Park where we will do a final tribute to the life of Mrs. Nancy McNeill.
Nancy is survived by George Ray Thomas, her life partner of 30 years. She is also survived by her son Monty McNeill & partner Billy Tharington and her two daughters, Wendy Ivey and Crystal McNeill Bennett as well as her Son-In-law Lawrence Bennett, step-daughter Patrica Thomas & husband JJ as well as her three stepsons: Chris Thomas & wife Robin, Timmy Thomas & his wife Tina, and George Thomas Jr. & his wife Morgan. In addition she is also survived by Bill Coleman, her Sister Donna McMasters & and Donnas’ husband Shorty and her Nephew Gary Medley and partner Allan Joyce.Grandchildren; Maddie Bennett, Chase Bennett, Christian Bennett, Gary Michael Cameron & wife Sara Cameron, Donna Nicole Coleman & boyfriend Kevin Garrett, Lilly Ann Ivey, Christopher Thomas Jr, Addie Thomas, Brittany Thomas, Justin Thomas, Courtney Thomas, Matthew Thomas, Gracie Price, Cameron Price, George Thomas III, Marissa Thomas, Aaron Thomas, Gina Thomas and Memphis Thomas | Great-grandchildren Luke Pruitt, Junior Pruitt, Karmin Pruitt, Billy-lee Coleman, Leland Somershoe, Eile Cameron, Alice Cameron & Izabella Skyes. |Fur Babies; If you knew Nancy she also loved her fur baby, Puss & her grand-fur-babies Panda Bear, Piper Bear, Hunter and Izzy.
She was preceded in death by siblings, Poly Kolz, James Bridges, Johnny Medley, Frances Aldridge & Shelby Coleman.
In lieu of flowers, the family is accepting donations to help cover her Estate and final resting proceedings. You can donate to her memorial fund at https://gofund.me/19dc4589
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