Mrs. Nancy Carol Ewing

Nancy Carol Ewing, 80, of Silverhill, Alabama, died Saturday, February 4, 2017, at the Robertsdale Healthcare Center, of complications from Alzheimer’s disease. She was born February 27, 1936, to the late Albert and Grace Philips Sr., in Silverhill. Nancy graduated from Robertsdale High School in 1954 and earned a secretarial diploma from 20th Century College before working at McFarland Lumber Company in Mobile. She then worked at the Rural Electric Association in Robertsdale where she met her husband of 59 years, Elvin Gray Ewing Sr. In March of 1958, while Elvin was stationed with the U.S. Army in Munich, Germany, Nancy and newborn son, Elvin, Jr., joined Elvin Sr. While her husband participated in military maneuvers, Nancy navigated a foreign language, currency, and community. In July of 1959, the family returned to Silverhill, Alabama, where they resided all of their married lives. Nancy served her community in many active roles. As a Boy Scout den mother, a Silverhill School Founder’s Day volunteer, a Parent Teacher Association leader, and a vacation Bible school teacher, Nancy set a wonderful example of servant leadership. Nancy enjoyed gardening and loved to read. She made and kept a goal of reading all the Newbery Award winning and many of the Newbery honor books until Alzheimer’s claimed this favored pastime. Nancy served as a trustee and the secretary of the Silverhill Cemetery Association from 1987 through 2005; however, she dedicated countless additional hours to caring for the upkeep of the cemetery and working with the families of loved ones interred there. A proud Silverhill citizen, she was the first lady of the town from 1985-1992, while Elvin served as mayor. She valued the Swedish and Czechoslovakian heritage that formed the town and also ran through her veins. Nancy is survived by her husband and four children: Elvin Ewing Jr. (Lori), of Mount Juliet, TN; Karen Long (Joey), of Robertsdale; Donald Ewing (Tammy), of Summerdale; and Lesley Sheek (Greg), of Hoover. She is also survived by six grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, February 6, 2017, at the Silverhill Cemetery, with Angela Dennison officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Oscar Johnson Memorial Library, 21967 6th Street, Silverhill, AL 36576 Arrangements are by Cason Funeral Service, Foley, Al. Going to www.casonfuneralservice.com to sign Memorial Book

Mrs. Nancy Carol Ewing

February 27, 1936 - February 4, 2017

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February 27, 1936 - February 4, 2017

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