Nancy (Quay) Yazzie |
| Posted 2014-09-19 by Sharla |
| The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ 09/19/2014 Nancy Quay Yazzie, 73, of Fort Apache died Sept. 11, 2014, in Show Low. She was born May 7, 1940, to the late Alfred and Louise (Lavender) Quay in Carrizo. Nancy was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and as a young woman she served a mission for the church in the Laguna California area. She had a very strong love of faith and family and nothing meant more to her. Nancy loved to go for her daily walks and it was during these walks that she found much needed solace. She loved children of all ages and many referred to her as grandma. Photography was a wonderful pastime of Nancy’s and her family will forever cherish the wonderful memories that she captured. Nancy loved to travel and did so as a major keynote speaker for many serious mentally ill conventions throughout the United States. This was a cause near and dear to her heart and she loved the wonderful people and friendships she made along the way. A loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Nancy will be missed by all. She is survived by her son and a daughter-in-law, Benson James and Yvette O.L. Yazzie Jr.; son Michael Quay; grandchildren Cassie and Frankie Yazzie, Tristen O. Weeks Cowell and many other grandchildren; brothers Anderson “Red” and Slim and Marie Quay; sister Via Quay Kindelay; and many extended family members and friends. A one-night wake will be held at 10 a.m. Friday Sept. 19, at the family home, 3510 Mahogany St., Fort Apache. A home service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday Sept. 20, with the interment to follow in the Whiteriver Cemetery Owens Livingston Mortuary White Mountain Chapel of Show Low handled arrangements. Those who have special memories and would like to send private condolences or sign an online guest book are invited to visit www.owenslivingstonmortuary.com. See Also: Find A Grave |
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