Sandy Run — Nancy Martin Jeffcoat, 63, of Sandy Run, died Monday, Nov. 16, 2009 at her residence.

She was born Dec. 22, 1945 in Newberry, a daughter of the late Ray Alvin and Emma Dickert Martin.

Mrs. Jeffcoat was a medical transcriptionist who had worked with a number of the Columbia area hospitals and most recently with S.C. Oncology of Columbia. She was an active member of Sandy Run Lutheran Church were she was also a member of the Lamplighters Sunday School Class and the choir.

Nancy's hobby was growing and arranging roses which she enjoyed sharing with her church family, friends and co-workers. She was a wonderful wife and mother.

She is survived by her husband, Robert D. Jeffcoat; daughter, Danielle Jeffcoat of Seneca; son, Joseph R. Jeffcoat of Atlanta, Ga.; sisters, Betty (Randy) Graham of Aiken and Mary (Johnny) Smith of Prosperity.

Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Friday at Trinity United Methodist Church by the Rev. Hugh Bickley and the Rev. Robert Hawkins. Interment will be in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Whitaker Funeral Home in Newberry.

Pallbearers will be Watkins Martin, James Jeffcoat, Harry Bozard, John Elias, Rusty Farmer. David Graham and Johnny Graham.

The family suggests memorials be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 1167 Trinity Church Road, Newberry, SC 29108; Sandy Run Lutheran Church. 1927 Old State Road, West Columbia, SC 29033 or to SCOA Cares Foundation, PO Box 2046, West Columbia, SC 29171.

The family expresses special thanks to Dr. McElveen, Kim DeWitt and S.C. Oncology for the care provided during Nancy's illness. Special thanks are also expressed to the doctors and staff of Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center of Duke University and to Agape Hospice.

Whitaker Funeral Home, Newberry, is assisting the family.

The Newberry Observer

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