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Nancy Drannon Obituary

Nancy Sunderland Drannon
AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Nancy Sunderland Drannon, 80, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2014.
A Funeral Mass will be held at noon Wednesday at St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church with the Reverend Gregory Wilson officiating.
Interment will be held privately at a later date.
Mrs. Drannon was born in Annapolis, MD, a daughter of the late John and Anna Sauer Sunderland.
She had been a resident of Aiken since 1983, and worked as a bookkeeper for Tri-Development and St. Marys.
She was also an active volunteer with the Aiken Regional Hospital Auxiliary.
Mrs. Drannon is survived by her daughter, Alice (Russell) D. Hale, Aiken; two sons, Jim (Donna Wright) Drannon, Aiken, Stephen Drannon, Cincinnati, OH; two grandchildren, Paul and Anna Hale; two sisters, Mary Jane (Tom) Page, Merritt Island, FL, Bobbye (Roger) Key, Las Vegas, NV; and a brother, Roy "Skip" (Linda) Sunderland, Charlotte, NC.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry C. Drannon, Jr., daughter Paula Drannon, and four brothers and sisters.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the St. Marys Capital Campaign, 203 Park Ave., SE, Aiken, SC 29801, or the Savannah River Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 3694, Aiken, SC 29802.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Tuesday evening at SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 715 E. PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC
Mrs. Drannon's online guest book may be signed by visitingwww.shellhouseriversfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Aiken Standard and North Augusta Star on Dec. 1, 2014.

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Valerie M Freeman

November 25, 2023

May you continue rest in peace and love with the angels in heaven
Wonderful memories of your childhood stories of living in Hawaii during Pearl Harbor attack and leaving the island with your siblings and your mother alone on a ship with you children
Love,
Valerie

Barbara Gassman

December 4, 2014

Jim, Stephen & Alice, you are all in my prayers. I just found out and it breaks my heart. I love your mother. She was always so wonderful and kind to me. She was an angel on earth, but now sings with the angels in heaven. I know she will be in our hearts and watching over us all. All my love to you all.

Vince Ingrasciotta

December 4, 2014

Jim, Our heartfelt sympathy go out to you and your family. Know our prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Vince and Lorie Ingrasciotta

cindy eastlake

December 3, 2014

There will be an empty chair at the holiday table this year, but it will be filled with loving memories.

Linda & Paul Neiswander

December 2, 2014

Nancy was always such as positive person, quick to share a laugh and to be a friend.

December 2, 2014

It was a pleasure to see Mrs. Nancy in the mornings at the dining table. I would always give her a kiss& hug and asked her how she was feeling.May her soul forever rest in peace.( keep smiling Mrs. Nancy) Williemae Harris

Craig and Karen schenck

December 2, 2014

Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.

Dave & Christina Holmes

December 2, 2014

Our condolences go out to the entire family. Prayers and hugs are surrounding all of you.

T. Thomas

December 1, 2014

I had the pleasure of working with Mrs. Drannon years back . She was a woman full of faith in Jesus and love for family and friends. I enjoyed hearing her speak of her family and the love she had for them . She will be missed by many as hers was a life well lived . Lifting up her family in prayer at this sad time . Rest In Peace Nancy Drannon !

Val Freeman

December 1, 2014

Got to know your mom when my mother was @ Trinity.
My condolences during this difficult time!

Beth Gibbs Mayberry

December 1, 2014

Dear Jimmy, Alice, and Steven,
Your mom was such a sweet lady. I'm so sorry keeping you all in my prayers. Hold on to special memories.

Annette Jones-Irvin

December 1, 2014

I Had the pleasure of meeting Miss. Nancy while employed at Tri Development Center. She embraced me as though she was my guardian angel and was always full of smiles and forever willing to help anyone with their workload at the end of the day. (Going to miss you Smiley) Annette Jones-Irvin.

Ginny Southworth

December 1, 2014

I had the pleasure of getting to know Nancy while my mother was at Trinity. She always had such a wonderful smile and a great outlook on life.

Michael clark

December 1, 2014

What a wonderful woman... she will truly be missed. Reunited with some awesome friends and family members that left us before her. God bless you all Jimmy, Stephen and Alice....and thanks for the memories Nancy you were like a Mother to all of us.

elisabeth horsnail

December 1, 2014

Jimmy Stephen Alice I am so very sad to hear that your mom passed away. I will keep her genuine kindness and her beautiful smile in my heart forever . Élisabeth

December 1, 2014

Jimmy, Stephen, and Alice
We are so full of memories of you three, Mom, Dad and Paula and all the things we did together and these memories are forever. Our thoughts and love are with you at this time. May God bless you all.
Jerry and Gloria Brown

Chris & Jackie Rodrigues

December 1, 2014

Dearest Alice, Jimmy, & Stephen. It was a great pleasure to get to know your Mom these past years. Her cheerful humor will never be forgotten. She was truly a gem. Our prayers and love to each of you.

Jeff Brown

December 1, 2014

To the sweetest woman I remember from Windemere. Her funny wit and joyous character always made me smile. She was so loving and was like a "Mom" to everyone in the neighborhood. Love you Nancy Drannon! Love and prayers to you Jim, Stephen and Alice.

Jay and Nancy Schaeffer

December 1, 2014

Jim... so sorry to hear this. I know you have many wonderful friends and family to lean on in this difficult time. Hope you find comfort in all those who care about you and yours.

Cecilia Maguire

December 1, 2014

Alice, I am sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She will always be with you in your heart. I pray for peace and comfort for you and your family. We love you.

December 1, 2014

Dear Alice, Stephen, and Jimmy: Please know that I am extremely sadden to hear the passing of your mother. She was a very dear friend to me. She and I worked at Tri-Development for a long time and I will always remember her joyful laughter and pretty smile. She was just a lot of fun to be around.

Love and prayers,

Angie Waters

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