She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 36 years, George Nash; parents Frank and Fay Spetnagel, and brother, Donald. A wonderful reunion of loved ones is taking place in Heaven. Ginny is survived by her brother, Jerry Spetnagel; children Minda Paxton (Andy), Terell Travis (Sharon), Laura Brand (Paul), Gary Nash (Angela), Steve Nash (Lucy); grandchildren Meriwether Martin (Andrew), Rebecca Owens (Matt), Callie West (Wilson), Benjamin Travis, Samantha Travis, Audrey Travis, Travis Brand (Sarah), Christine Messer (Jonathan); great-grandchildren Elliott and Virginia Martin, Harry West, Aedyn and Reid Brand. Ginny grew up in Ohio with a love for nature that was passed on to her children. She could name wildflowers and plants and enjoyed hiking, camping, and outdoor adventures. She and George River. Ginny wrote poetry, short stories, and tall tales, birthed from a long line of storytellers.
As part of the Birmingham Tale- Spinners she shared at schools, festivals, and church. Her family was blessed over the years by poems commemorating special family events. Fulfilling a lifelong dream Ginny graduated from Carson – Newman University in her late 30s, receiving the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award. She achieved her Master’s in Education from UAB. Her passion was teaching first graders to read. She taught for many years in the Birmingham area, primarily at Inverness Elementary. Among her teaching awards, she was a finalist for Alabama Teacher of the Year. Ginny embraced life and loved others well. Despite a prolonged illness, she maintained a sweet and positive spirit, smiling at her caregivers, and thanking them. The family is grateful for many who lovingly cared and ministered to Ginny throughout her illness.
As a longtime member of Bluff Park United Methodist, Ginny requested that donations be made to the church or to the Virginia S. Nash Endowed Scholarship, Carson- Newman, PO BOX 557, Jefferson City, and TN 37760. There will be a Memorial Service at Bluff Park United Methodist on Monday, May 16th at 11:00 AM with visitation at 10. The service will be in the sanctuary.
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