11/24/12 - NNHS Newsletter

NEWPORT NEWS - On Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, Nancy Lee Michie Grenier, 82, passed into eternal rest surrounded at home by her family.

Nancy was born in Newport News, Va., to Louise Phillips Michie and John Frederick Michie. She graduated from Newport News High School in 1947 and married Joseph 'Joe' T. Grenier in October 1949. In her early years she worked as a secretary to a general at Langley AFB, Hampton, and later drove a school bus for the special education program of the Yorktown School System.

Later in life Nancy decided to pursue a professional career and graduated from Thomas Nelson College as a registered nurse in 1972. She continued her education and graduated from ODU with a BS in nursing in 1982.

11/24/12 - NNHS Newsletter -
Nancy Michie Grenier

Nancy Lee Michie Grenier
(d. 22 Nov 2012)

Newport News High School Class of June 1947

Dear Friends and Schoolmates,

There is more sad news this early Saturday morning. Nancy Michie Grenier, Class of June 1947, passed away on Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 2012 in Newport News at the age of 82. Among her seven surviving siblings are Dot Michie Pittman (June '40) and Faith Michie Newcomb (June '45).

From the Daily Press - 11/24/12:

Nancy Michie Grenier

Nancy worked at Hampton General Hospital, Hampton Convalescent Home, was director of nurses at the Pines Convalescent Home in Williamsburg, and prior to retirement she worked as a home healthcare nurse. In addition to her active professional life, Nancy was president of the Women's Missionary Union at Deer Park Baptist Church, volunteer secretary for the Rev. Waverly Horne, and was an active member of Deer Park Church.

Nancy is survived by her husband of 63 years, Joseph T. Grenier; her son, Joseph T. Grenier Jr. and his wife, JoAnn; her daughter, Cheryl Grenier and Cheryl's friend, Rory Johnson; and her grandsons, Jason T. Grenier, Eric M. Grenier, and Travis E. Grenier, all of Newport News. She is also survived by seven brothers and sisters, John Frederick Michie Jr., Joseph Michie, Jerry Leggett, Dorothy Pittman, Coretta Pepe, Faith Newcomb, and Maryann Parker. Nancy will be greatly missed by all.

A funeral service will be held at noon on Monday, Nov. 26, at Deer Park Baptist Church, 826 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral, and also at a reception following the funeral, in the church. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012, in Mausoleum of Peninsula Memorial Park, 12750 Warwick Blvd.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Riverside Hospice Unit, 12420 Warwick Blvd., Suite 6E, Newport News, VA 23606, or to the Alzheimer's Association , Southeastern Virginia Chapter, 6350 Center Drive, Suite 102, Norfolk, VA 23502.

The family would like to extend a very special thank you to Megan, Laura, and Marie of the Riverside Hospice Unit for their compassion, skilled care and especially their companionship to the family during Nancy's illness.

Arrangements by Amory Funeral Home, 410 Grafton Drive, Yorktown, VA 23692. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

Published in the Daily Press from November 24 to November 25, 2012.

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November 24, 2012

Joe and family,
We are so sorry to hear about Nancy. What a joyous time it is in heaven now with my mom, Betty and Nancy being reunited. Nancy was such a wonderful person and I know you will miss her tremendously, but you have a special angel watching over you now. Keep your memories close to your heart and cherish the happy times you all had together.

~ Linda and Denny Wiggins, Surry, Virginia

November 24, 2012

Our sincerest condolences are extended to Nancy's family and friends at this difficult time.

Y'all take good care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have Buckroe!

Love to all, Carol

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Abide With Me

Words by Henry F. Lyte, 1847
Music by William H. Monk, 1861

Abide with me; fast falls the eventide;
The darkness deepens; Lord with me abide.
When other helpers fail and comforts flee,
Help of the helpless, O abide with me.

Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day;
Earth's joys grow dim; its glories pass away;
Change and decay in all around I see;
O Thou who changest not, abide with me.

Not a brief glance I beg, a passing word,
But as Thou dwell'st with Thy disciples, Lord,
Familiar, condescending, patient, free.
Come not to sojourn, but abide with me.

Come not in terrors, as the King of kings,
But kind and good, with healing in Thy wings;
Tears for all woes, a heart for every plea.
Come, Friend of sinners, thus abide with me.

Thou on my head in early youth didst smile,
And though rebellious and perverse meanwhile,
Thou hast not left me, oft as I left Thee.
On to the close, O Lord, abide with me.

I need Thy presence every passing hour.
What but Thy grace can foil the tempter's power?
Who, like Thyself, my guide and stay can be?
Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me.

I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless;
Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness.
Where is death's sting? Where, grave, thy victory?
I triumph still, if Thou abide with me.

Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes;
Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies.
Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee;
In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me.

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