Riley 1944 Nancy M (McCarty) Feldman

Condolences

Nancy M. Feldman passed away peacefully at home on January 28, 2017, at the age of 90. She has left a legacy of love that will resonate with family and friends for generations to come. Her delicate manner, quick wit, open heart, and unending thoughtfulness were gifts to all who knew her. Born Nancy Ann McCarty in Atlanta, Georgia on August 30, 1926 to parents Lyle and Ethel, she graduated from Riley High School in South Bend, Indiana where she met Melvin J. Feldman, whom she married on June 11, 1945. Nancy earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from the University of Tennessee in 1978 and worked at Oak Ridge Methodist Medical Center.

Nancy is preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, eldest son, David; and brother, Lyle McCarty. She is survived by her children, Cynthia Daniels (Ron), Martha Feldman (Hobart Taylor), Ben Feldman (Jenna Lewis), Matt Feldman (Laura); and daughter-in-law, Carol Feldman (married to David); 13 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; brother-in law, Daniel Feldman (Naomi); and sister-in-law, Rita McCarty.

A celebration of Nancy's life will be held on Saturday, February 11 at 2:00 p.m. at the Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church, 809 Oak Ridge Turnpike, with reception following. Per her wishes, instead of flowers, please make a donation in Nancy's name to the ACLU, Planned Parenthood, or Remote Area Medical (www.ramusa.org). Services entrusted to Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home.

Published in Knoxville News Sentinel on Feb. 2, 2017

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