Nancy Louise Meredith, 88, of Kent, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at her residence.
She was born September 15, 1923 in Cleveland, Ohio to Fred D. and Delia E. (Alston) Thomas. She was a member of Nurse's Guild and Choir at Union Baptist Church
She is survived by son: Buford Meredith III; daughters, Gloria J. (Marvin) Maffett of Kent, Marlene Wright of Kent; grandchildren, Cheryl Friday, Alanna Wright, Ralise Wright, Marvin "Tip" Maffett Jr., Derrick (Valerie) Maffett; great grandchildren, Derricus (Angelica) Friday, Tiana Friday, Shannon Gayles, Giavanni Maffett, Morgan Maffett, Arianna Williams, Mikel Smith, Derrick Maffett Jr., Derria Maffett, Devonte Maffett, Demarquis Maffett, Destinee Maffett, Deron Maffett, Davion Wright, Trinity Rakes, Marcus Turnage, Ronald Turnage, Malaya Turnage; great great grandchildren, Alysia Allen, Semiyah Maffett, Shianne Allen, Aanijah Springfield, Jaiden Woolridge, Derrick Maffett III, Dreem Noelle Maffett, Sienna Elise Williams; adopted daughter, Elizabeth "Liz" Reed; adopted grandson, Eddie Sperling; many nieces and nephews; brother: Robert (Eleanor) Thomas; brother-in-law, Ralph Meredith; sister-in-law, Joyce Meredith.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Buford Meredith and son-in-law Ronnie Wright.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Robinson Memorial Hospital Hospice Nurses.
Calling hours will be held 6-8 PM Friday, July 6th, 2012 at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home 628 West Main Street, Kent. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, July 7th at The United Church of Christ 1400 E. Main Street, Kent.
Burial will be held at Standing Rock Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association C/o Alzheimer's Research, 70 W. Streetsboro Street, Suite 301, Hudson, OH 44236.