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Nancy J. Murray

November 15, 1954 — December 23, 2018

Nancy Jane Murray (née Hackbarth), 64 of Kent, Ohio passed away Sunday December 23rd 2018 after a year long battle with cancer. Born in Hamilton County Ohio, she is survived by her beloved husband of 42 years Brian, daughter Amanda (Karl) Thornton and son Jason, and grandchildren Logan, Gwendolyn, and Matthew. Nancy, adopted by the Hackbarth's, is survived by her brother Raymond Jr, and her biological siblings Annie, Dick, Carol, and Janet.

Nancy's primary career was as a math teacher in several private school systems. She also worked as a lifeguard at several locations most notably the Twin Lakes Beach in Kent where she worked every summer for over 25 years. She taught countless children to swim and lifeguard. Her final career calling was as a care giver working with Home Instead LLC. She was awarded Caregiver of the Year in 2017 by her colleagues.

Nancy was a 37 year member of Grace Baptist Church in Kent where she enjoyed serving in the women's ministry, as a deaconess, and a nursery worker.

Thank you to Crossroads Hospice and our dear friend Joanne Green for loving care in her final days.

Nancy's memorial service will take place on Saturday January 12th at 11am at Grace Baptist Church in Kent. Please send any donations in her name to Crossroads Hospice or Grace Baptist Church https://www.graceinkent.org/. Bissler & Sons Funeral Home are handling the arrangements.

Memorial Service

JAN 12. 11:00 AM

Grace Baptist Church
5915 Rhodes Road
Kent, OH, 44240
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