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Nancy Harley Obituary

Nancy Harley JOHNS ISLAND - Nancy Gardner Harley, 75, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest Saturday, May 25th, 2024. Her memorial service will be held Thursday, May 30th, at First (Scots) Presbyterian Church, 53 Meeting Street, at 4:00 p.m. The family will receive friends following the service in the Molly Wier Fellowship Hall at First (Scots). An interment in Barnwell, SC, will follow at a later date. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Downtown Chapel. Nancy was born on June 18th, 1948, in Florence, SC, daughter of the late Edwin Peden Gardner and Mildred Rawles Gardner. Nancy grew up in Columbia, SC, and was a member of the Class of 1966 of A.C. Flora High School. She graduated from Limestone College in 1970. She moved to Charleston, where she worked as a Social Worker in the Burn and Trauma Unit of MUSC in the 1970s and early 1980s. In 1976, she married Mac Richard Harley who preceded her in death in 2016. Nancy was a member and former Clerk of Session of First (Scots) Presbyterian Church. She was a member of the Ladies' Benevolent Society, Junior League of Charleston, Colonial Dames, and Daughters of the American Revolution. She is survived by her son, the Rev. Peden Emile Harley of Wilmington, NC, and daughter, Laura McKeithen Harley of Charleston, SC; three grandchildren, Lydia Margaret Harley, Emma Claire Harley, and Michael Emile Harley; and other beloved nieces, a nephew, family, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and her sister, Mary Elizabeth Finley. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ladies' Benevolent Society, PO Box 21408, Charleston, SC 29413 or First (Scots) Presbyterian Church, 53 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on May 29, 2024.

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Anna Lee Turner

May 24, 2025

I grew up in Barnwell with Mac. Because of being friends with Mac, I got to
know Nancy. Who I liked very much, and thought was a wonderful wife for Mac.
Anna Lee Turner

The Reverend Joseph Harvard

May 30, 2024

Nancy was a wonderful Christian lady whose life of faith was a remarkable. It was a gift to be her friend! We send our love to her family as they grieve her lost and claim the promises of faith! Carlisle & Joe

Margaret Anne Haskell

May 29, 2024

I grew up with MAC in Barnwell and we both worked in Charleston at the start of our careers. I met Nancy later and had dinner at their Charleston home. She was always delightful and so very nice to Mac´s old school mates. I am very sorry to hear of your family´s loss.

Toni Catoe

May 28, 2024

Nancy was a very dear friend and confidant when we worked together many years ago. She was loved and respected by all the doctors and nurses who knew her.
I have always treasured our friendship and think of her fondly. Her family was blessed to have had her as their matriarch.

Barbara P and J Stanley Claypoole,III

May 28, 2024

My heartfelt sorrow goes out to Emily and Laura over the death of your mother. She was the epitomy of a Southern lady: kind, caring and a true Christian. Her loss will be felt by all who knew and respected her. Barbara Claypoole

Diane Meyer

May 28, 2024

Nancy was one of the sweetest and nicest persons you ever want to meet. So sorry to see this. My thought and prayers go out to her family.

Glenda Lazicki

May 28, 2024

Nancy was one of the kindest, considerate and thoughtful person I met when we started our company. She shared her love of family, and happy events and was a great support in sad times. Prayers for her family´s strength during this sad time. My heart goes out to each of you

Joanne Harth

May 28, 2024

Nancy was one of the kindest and most thoughtful ladies I´ve known. She gave of herself in service to so many. My deepest sympathy to her family.

Royce and Barbara byrd

May 27, 2024

Nancy was lovely inside and out. She loved her family and friends so much.

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