Nancy F. Gruver

Nancy F. (nee Flood) “Mimi” Gruver, 85, originally of Philadelphia, PA, and more recently of Paoli, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday April 25, 2016. She was the loving wife of the late C. Robert “Bob” Gruver. Nancy was a kind soul, compassionate and thoughtful, always quick with a smile and full of wit and vitality. She had a strong faith, a deep love of the Caribbean, our National Parks and her family. Nancy was surrounded by friends and family, love, music and laughter when she took her last breath. Surviving are 2 children: Holly (Gino) Franciamone and C.R. (Liz) Gruver and 5 granddaughters. Relatives and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life on Thursday July 7, 2016 at Alleva Funeral Home: 1724 E. Lancaster Ave. Paoli, PA from 6-8pm.

A Memorial Service will be held Friday July 8, 2016 at The Church of the Good Samaritan: 212 W Lancaster Ave., Paoli, PA at 11AM. Burial to follow at The Church of the Good Samaritan.

Memorial contributions may be made in Nancy’s honor to either:Penn Hospice at Rittenhouse; Penn Hospice Development 3535 Market Street, Ste. 750 Philadelphia, PA 19104, www.PennMedicine.org/hospice-donate. Please make checks payable to Penn Homecare & Hospice OR The New Orleans Musicians Clinic: NOMC 1525 Louisiana Ave., NO, LA 70115, http://www.nomaf.org. Arrangements are with Alleva Funeral Home, Inc. Paoli, PA.