Don Nance Daughter Married in Virginia

In a beautiful and memorable ceremony, even for a town quite used to spactacular events, Charlotte Elizabeth Nance and Myron Roth Allbright were married in the historic OLD PRESBYTERIAN MEETING HOUSE in Alexandria, VA. , on August 27th.






The brides's father, the Rev. Dr. Donald Nance officiated.



(Now, as I turn off my official "society reporter persona," let me tell you about it:)

It was terrific! First of all, Charlotte Elizabeth Nance, has the greatest name of anyone I know! What name even comes close to matching that of CHARLOTTE.....ELIZABETH...........to the ears of a CHS 54 grad.....whose never forgotten his roots and the wonderful people who populated and influenced his early life? Secondly, Charlotte's parents are absolutely rock solid examples of people who have made this country great! And I'm proud to say, they're pretty typical of the people of CHS 54!



(and yes, I know Don's wife, Letty is only an "Honorary CHS 54 Grad," but she grew up not far from Charlotte, so that counts.)

Now, back to the wedding; Don did all the things that preachers do, saying the "do you take this man... and do you take this woman..." etc. and the ceremony went without a hitch.

(How he maintained his composure is beyond me. At my daughter's wedding, I was a complete basket case.)

Then, Don sang "The Lords Prayer."

I've been listening to Don sing for over 60 years now, and he never sounded so GOOD!
Call it a voice "aged like fine wine," or maybe it was inspiration, or maybe it was the acoustic magic of his voice bouncing off the same walls that once reverberated with George Washington's voice, or maybe it was a combination of all three.

Whatever it was, it was a sound and a day I'll never forget.

My only regret is that, as far as I know, no audio recording was made of the ceremony. I think that, like me, it would have moved you to tears.

-Ed

Don Nance Daughter Married in Virginia

In a beautiful and memorable ceremony, even for a town quite used to spactacular events, Charlotte Elizabeth Nance and Myron Roth Allbright were married in the historic OLD PRESBYTERIAN MEETING HOUSE in Alexandria, VA. , on August 27th.






The brides's father, the Rev. Dr. Donald Nance officiated.



(Now, as I turn off my official "society reporter persona," let me tell you about it:)

It was terrific! First of all, Charlotte Elizabeth Nance, has the greatest name of anyone I know! What name even comes close to matching that of CHARLOTTE.....ELIZABETH...........to the ears of a CHS 54 grad.....whose never forgotten his roots and the wonderful people who populated and influenced his early life? Secondly, Charlotte's parents are absolutely rock solid examples of people who have made this country great! And I'm proud to say, they're pretty typical of the people of CHS 54!



(and yes, I know Don's wife, Letty is only an "Honorary CHS 54 Grad," but she grew up not far from Charlotte, so that counts.)

Now, back to the wedding; Don did all the things that preachers do, saying the "do you take this man... and do you take this woman..." etc. and the ceremony went without a hitch.

(How he maintained his composure is beyond me. At my daughter's wedding, I was a complete basket case.)

Then, Don sang "The Lords Prayer."

I've been listening to Don sing for over 60 years now, and he never sounded so GOOD!
Call it a voice "aged like fine wine," or maybe it was inspiration, or maybe it was the acoustic magic of his voice bouncing off the same walls that once reverberated with George Washington's voice, or maybe it was a combination of all three.

Whatever it was, it was a sound and a day I'll never forget.

My only regret is that, as far as I know, no audio recording was made of the ceremony. I think that, like me, it would have moved you to tears.

-Ed

Nan Abell Dies

Nancy Niell Abell, 'Nan'

CLOVER, SC -- Miss Abell, 80, of 306 Kings Mountain Street, died August 6, 2005 at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia. She was born June 22, 1925 in York County, SC, a daughter of the late John Walker Abell and Melvil Niell Abell.
Miss Abell was a graduate of Winthrop College and a retired school teacher in the Charlotte Mecklenburg School District, having taught business at Central and Grainger High Schools. She was involved with the Student Council Association on the local, state and national levels. Miss Abell was a life-long and very active member of the Clover A.R.P. Church and was active in the Clover Woman's Club. She is survived by numerous cousins.
Graveside service will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, August 9, 2005 at Woodside Cemetery, followed by an 11:00 AM Memorial service at the Clover A.R.P. Church, conducted by the Rev. Rob Patrick and the Rev. Gilbert Rowell. The family will receive friends at the Clover A.R.P. Church Fellowship Hall following the memorial service. Serving as pallbearers will be Hank Owen, Edmund Hall, Parks Parrish, Mack Johnson, Lee Clinton, Garrison Clinton and Jamie Clinton.
Memorials may be made to Clover A.R.P. Church, 127 Kings Mountain Street, Clover, SC 29710.
M. L. Ford & Sons Funeral Home of Clover is serving the family of Miss Abell.
Published in the Charlotte Observer on 8/8/2005.

"We've lost a great teacher.........and friend! They don't make 'em like that anymore." -Ed

Nan Abell Dies

Nancy Niell Abell, 'Nan'

CLOVER, SC -- Miss Abell, 80, of 306 Kings Mountain Street, died August 6, 2005 at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia. She was born June 22, 1925 in York County, SC, a daughter of the late John Walker Abell and Melvil Niell Abell.
Miss Abell was a graduate of Winthrop College and a retired school teacher in the Charlotte Mecklenburg School District, having taught business at Central and Grainger High Schools. She was involved with the Student Council Association on the local, state and national levels. Miss Abell was a life-long and very active member of the Clover A.R.P. Church and was active in the Clover Woman's Club. She is survived by numerous cousins.
Graveside service will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, August 9, 2005 at Woodside Cemetery, followed by an 11:00 AM Memorial service at the Clover A.R.P. Church, conducted by the Rev. Rob Patrick and the Rev. Gilbert Rowell. The family will receive friends at the Clover A.R.P. Church Fellowship Hall following the memorial service. Serving as pallbearers will be Hank Owen, Edmund Hall, Parks Parrish, Mack Johnson, Lee Clinton, Garrison Clinton and Jamie Clinton.
Memorials may be made to Clover A.R.P. Church, 127 Kings Mountain Street, Clover, SC 29710.
M. L. Ford & Sons Funeral Home of Clover is serving the family of Miss Abell.
Published in the Charlotte Observer on 8/8/2005.

"We've lost a great teacher.........and friend! They don't make 'em like that anymore." -Ed