Nancy Sloan Obituary in Shelby at Enloe Mortuary

Obituary For Nancy Sloan

Mrs. Nancy Degree Sloan, 91, of Shelby, NC passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020 at Peak Resources in Gastonia, NC. She was born in Cleveland County, NC on March 6, 1929 to the late Paul Degree, Sr. and May Bell Degree Woods.

Mrs. Sloan was a longtime member of Hopewell Baptist Church where she formerly sang on the Hymn Choir. She enjoyed quilting and growing flowers. She will be remembered for her stern but kind-hearted disposition and her love for her children and grandchildren and concern for other people.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Lee Sloan; a son, Micheal Lee Sloan; brothers, Paul Degree, Jr., R.V. Degree, Theodore Degree, Virgil Lee Degree and Roscoe “Bill” Degree and two sisters, Rosetta Charles and Tishia Mae Degree.

Left to cherish her memory are her four children, Joeann Sloan of Gastonia, NC, Kathy Sloan, Daniel Ray Sloan (Lynda) and Sammy Lee Sloan all of Shelby; one sister, Josephine Degree of Lawndale, NC; a sister-in-law, Katherine Sloan of Detroit, MI; twelve grandchildren; twenty-five great-grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; close and special friend, Elease Hamilton and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Due to recent coronavirus state guidelines limiting the size of gatherings, the service for Mrs. Sloan will be private. She may be viewed on Friday, May 22, 2020, at Hopewell Baptist Church from 10:00 AM until 12:00 Noon. Please wear mask. Burial will take place at church cemetery. The family will be meeting at 1750 New Prospect Church Road Shelby.

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We are sending our deepest and heartfelt condolences to Kathy and the entire Sloan Family. Please know that we are praying for your strength during this difficult time. We love you all!
Prayerfully, Reverends Gary & Patty Smith; The Keys of Harmony; and the Cotillion Women's Club

JoeAnn and Family, my dad and I are so sorry of the loss of Ms. Nancy. She was such a sweetheart and we loved seeing her when we visited my mom. She was a special lady and we will miss her so much. Prayers for all of you during this sad time. Sincerely, Harriet Dameron and Jim Dameron

We got a call from Nancy who called to see if we had read that Kathy's mother had passed away. Anyway, Mark, Rhoda and the rest of the members of the Foothills Herb Society send our condolences to Kathy Sloan and her family on the passing of Nancy Sloan.

Hey I'm India Littlejohn I want to send up prayers for this sweet lady's ,friends and family

Joann and Kathy, So sorry to about your Mothers transition. I remember when I visited her with Kathy admiring her house plants and how beautiful they were. My prayers are with you and your family. Much Love, Linda Martin

God I Thank You for blessing me with my grandma. Lord I can remember so many Sunday's she saved me from getting a whipping after church :). Grandma I miss you but I'm comforted because I know you're at rest. Rest in peace grandma and I love you!!!!!!!