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Nancy Poovey Yount, 89, of Durham, NC passed away on March 18, 2023. Nancy was a graduate of Lenoir-Rhyne College in Hickory, NC. She taught elementary school for 33 years, mainly at Hope Valley Elementary in Durham. After her retirement, Nancy worked as a preschool teacher and loved keeping the children in her church's nursery. She loved travel, reading, shopping, sitting with her dog and going to church.

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Caroline & family,

My mom Jean Poplin shared a great friendship with your mom! Praying comfort, peace for you all!

Rebeka…

Caroline & family,

My mom Jean Poplin shared a great friendship with your mom! Praying comfort, peac…

Caroline & family,

My mom Jean Poplin shared a great friendship w…

I so enjoyed working with Nancy for many years at Hope Valley  Elementary. We were colleagues and friends.  My daughter…

I so enjoyed working with Nancy for many years at Hope Valley  Elementary. We were colleagues and f…

I so enjoyed working with Nancy for many years at Hope Valley  E…

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St. Stephen's Episcopal

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What was Nancy's favorite color?
pink
pink
pink
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shopping
shopping
shopping
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Carolina Tarheels
Carolina Tarheels
Carolina Tarheels
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grandchild Kathryn
grandchild Kathryn
grandchild Kathryn

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Born

February 7th, 1934
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Passed away

March 18th, 2023
Durham, NC

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Cause of death

Pneumonia

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

St. Stephen's Episcopal

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