Nancy Skelton Fleming, 81, passed away Monday, November 14, 2016, at her home in Nashville, Tenn.
Nancy was born on September 17, 1935, in Charleston, S.C., to Edwin Polk and Daisy Womble Skelton. Nancy was a graduate and active alumna of Vanderbilt University (’57). She was a member and past president of the Women’s Medical Auxiliary. Always seeking to advance her community, Nancy was instrumental in establishing the first drug and alcohol education programs for teens in Nashville schools. She was especially active with the Sow n Grow Garden Club and served with her friends in many roles over the years. Nancy was a life-long learner and never without a new project or course of study. She loved Jesus and particularly enjoyed studying the Bible and fellowship with other Christians.
Nancy was celebrated as a great beauty and a popular leader, but her most important accomplishment was as a mother and grandmother. She is survived by her children: Janetta Fleming of Nashville, Catherine (Austin) Davis of Nashville and Karen (Bill) Traina of Wrightsville Beach, N.C.; grandchildren: Anna (Jason) Tuell, Carrboro, N.C.; Isabel Concepcion, Washington, D.C.; Daisy and Drew Davis, Nashville. She was preceded in death by her parents and grandson, Nicholas Concepcion.
A private graveside service and internment were held at Polk Memorial Gardens, Columbia, Tenn., Friday, November 18.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Nicholas Fleming Concepcion memorial at Montgomery Bell Academy.
Online condolences may be made to the family at the Williams Funeral home websitewww.williamsfh.com
