Nancy was born in a very poor but loving family in Ryner, VA. Bernard and Catherine Whitlock were coming through the Great Depression and had 10 children with Nancy being number 9 of 10. Harry Nelson, Charles, W. Bernard Jr., Gene, Arlene, Louise, Maxwell, Doris, and Helen have all preceded Nancy. She was the last of her generation. Growing up Nancy attended a one-room school house. In spite of this limitation, Nancy’s mom, Ms. Kate, was a certified teacher and made sure all of her children valued education. Nancy went on to Radford College for Girls earning her B.A. and then both Asbury Seminary and Bowie State College earning two Master degrees.
Education and counseling were her specialties. Nancy was a gifted Bible teacher and a valued guidance counselor. Meeting her husband and fellow educator of some 63 years, Dave Lindquist was a highlight of her life. They shared a wonderful life together and produced one son, Wesley Lindquist who married Esther Lindquist. Nancy had one grandchild, Susanna Lindquist-Buccelli of NJ. Attending Susanna’s wedding was another highlight of her life and she loved her new grandson, Nicholas Buccelli.
It is difficult to encapsulate the thousands of students, teachers, friends, and even strangers Nancy’s life touched. Her Christian faith was one of prayer and action. Praying for students and teachers in the public school system, leading a multitude of Sunday School and church classes, becoming the principal of Berwyn Baptist School, leading many committees over her +50 years at Mt. Zion UMC of Highland, MD, and serving for years on the Howard County Jail Ministry were just some of the ways Nancy expressed her faith. But those who knew Nancy appreciated her “cooking ministry!” She was famous for cooking a spectacular meal on a moment’s notice.
Having the pleasure of a home-made meal “on the back porch” her many cookies, candy and a renown coconut cake with egg custard for Christmas each year were just some of the ways Nancy showed her love.
Dave and Nancy were united in their love and in their faith. Helping others, whether friends, family or strangers was a huge part of their lives together. Sadly, her last few years of her life included dementia. Her world shrank, but her Spirit remained loving and kind. Trying to “help” her fellow dementia patients was a testimony to how deep her faith and desire to serve others really went. We deeply appreciate the kind staff at Lighthouse Sr. Living and how well they took care of Dave and Nancy. Thankfully she is now in her right mind and reunited with her loving Dave standing in the presence of Her Lord. “Well done faithful servant” is her epithet.
A visitation for Nancy will be held Tuesday, May 14, 2024 from 9:15 AM to 10:00 AM at Mt Zion United Methodist Church, 12430 Scaggsville Rd, Highland, MD 20777, followed by a funeral service from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
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