Nancy Orelean Colvard

Nancy Orelean Turner Colvard was born in Clarksville, Missouri on August 1, 1933; one of three children to bless the union of James Edward Turner and Willetta Jenetta Smith Turner. She departed this life on December 14, 2023, at The Seven Acres Senior Living Facility in Cincinnati, OH.

Her mother, father, sister, Betty and brother, James Jr. preceded her in death.

Nancy accepted Christ at an early age and was united with the Maryland Street Baptist Church in Louisiana, Missouri. After graduating from the all Black Historic Lincoln High School, she moved to Cincinnati, Ohio and was employed as a seamstress at Feckheimer Brothers Tailoring Company for 17 years and later was employed at The Magliano Pant Company for 15 years.

She married Joseph Colvard Sr. on January 17, 1986, who also preceded her in death.

She joined the membership of The Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in 1972, under the pastorate of Rev. A.H. Johnson. She was a member of the choir, Missionary Society and Club 100. Her life was filled with giving and kindness. She always thought of others, which was a legacy of selflessness and love.

Nancy became a member of St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church under the pastorate of Rev. Cecil Ferrell in September 2008.

She leaves to cherish her memory, a loving niece, Connie Sloan; nephew, James Craig; four great nieces, Shalan, Angel, Mary and Jamie; three great nephews, Ricco, Brandon and Larry Jr; a host of other great and great-great nieces and nephews; a “name-sake” cousin, Nancy Ellen Vaugh (Harold) and sons, Hollan and Heathe; special cousin, Debbie Chalk; best friends, Geraldine Coleman and Clothilde (Tilly) Sydnor; extended family of two loving and faithful twins, Kim Schneidt and Karen Jones; as well as other loving family members, church family and friends.

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