Anna Theresa “Nancy” Towhey, age 84, passed away on December 9, 2018 at MeSun Hospice Facility in Lawrenceville, GA. Nancy was born in Philadelphia, PA and was the daughter of Patrick J. and Sarah McDonough Connaire. She attended Catholic schools in Philadelphia, including Little Flower Catholic Girls High School. She was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker. After her children were grown, she worked several years at Holy Cross Catholic Church School of Religion.
Nancy is survived by her six children: Jim Towhey and his wife, Sue; Peggie Shore and her husband, Steve; Bill Towhey and his wife, Debbie; Dennis Towhey and his wife, Doreen; Tom Towhey and his wife, Tonya; and Mike Towhey and his wife, Michelle. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, as well as two sisters, Mary Montanye and Eleanor Zimmerman, both of the Philadelphia, PA area.
Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband, Jim, four brothers (Thomas, Jack, Martin and Michael Connaire) and one sister, Elizabeth Adams.
Nancy was a long time communicant at Holy Cross Catholic Church. She worked with numerous groups and ministries at the church. She was heavily involved with The Friends of St. Martin de Porres, working behind the scenes at many of the live shows produced at Holy Cross to help raise money for the homeless of Atlanta.
Visitation will be Thursday, December 13, 2018 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Floral Hills Funeral Home, 3150 Lawrenceville Highway, Tucker, GA. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, December 14, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 3773 Chamblee Tucker Road, Atlanta, GA. A luncheon will be served in the parish hall immediately following the mass. After the luncheon everyone is invited to process back to Floral Hills for Interment.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The Friends of St. Martin de Porres at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 3773 Chamblee Tucker Road, Atlanta, GA 30341.
