Nancy Jane Snyder Auckland August 27, 1922 - November 10, 2012
Nancy Jane
Snyder Auckland, 90, formerly of Andover, passed away Saturday (Nov. 10, 2012)
at Avante Nursing Home in Harrisonburg, Va.
Mrs. Auckland
was born on Aug. 27, 1922 in Andover to Raymond O. and Ila (Brown) Snyder. She
received her college degree in education from Lake Erie College. On Nov. 26,
1947, she married Harold Auckland, who predeceased her in March, 1984.
Nancy worked as
a public school teacher and special education teacher.
Mrs. Auckland is
survived by a son, James (Terri) Auckland of Crossville, Tenn.; one brother,
Craig Snyder of Andover; two grandchildren, Allison (Brian) Rogers of
Greenville, Tenn. and Adam Auckland of Norfolk, Va.; two great grandsons, Blake
Rogers and Brandon Rogers, both of Greenville, Tenn.; a niece, Linda Galloway;
and two nephews, Douglas Snyder and Mark Snyder.
Nancy was a past
member of the American Legion Auxiliary, the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the
Women of the Moose.
The funeral
service was held on Wednesday (Nov. 14, 2012) at the Theis Funeral Chapel in
New Market, Va. with Rev. Jeffrey Sonafelt, officiating.
There will be a
memorial graveside service held on Friday (Nov. 30, 2012) at 11 a.m. at
Hillside Cemetery with Rev. Tom Kristofferson of the Presbyterian Church of
Wellsville, officiating.
Local
arrangements are under the direction of Baker-Swan Funeral Home in Andover.
Memorial
contributions in Nancy’s name may be made to Luther Crest of New Market, 9138
N. Congress St., New Market, VA 22844.
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