Nancy Rowe Peters

Nancy was born in 1944 in Massachusetts to Richard and Elizabeth Rowe. She was the oldest of four children. Nancy earned a degree from Emory University and began a teaching career that lasted until 1970 when she became a mother to twin girls.

In the mid-70’s, Nancy earned a Master’s in Primary Education, which she used for several years as a school counselor at Gwin Oaks Elementary in Lawrenceville, Georgia. In 1991, after raising her girls, Nancy went back to school again and received a Master’s in Counseling. From that point on she was off to the races. She would “have coffee” with women, listening to their stories and giving sought-after advice. She was never paid for these sessions and more often than not, also bought the coffee.

She was a faithful student of the Bible, attending Allgood Road UMC, Perimeter Church, and most recently, North Hills Church. Wherever she attended, she was a part of the women’s Bible study. She loved studying God’s word with other sisters in Christ in her churches, and also with Bible Study Fellowship.

Nancy loved being Nanny to five grandchildren (Michael, Amy, Megan, Rebecca, Ryan) and Great-Nanny to two (Lonnie and Teddy).

Nancy is survived by husband of nearly 59 years, Tom, aforementioned girls Christy (Sean) Duffy and Heather (David) Bokowy, her grands, great grands and many nieces, nephews, and other beloved family members. She is preceded in death by her parents, sister Sue Wilson, and brother Richard Rowe.

In lieu of flowers, she’d welcome donations to Young Life, North Carolina Region – AF117. Gifts can be given online (https://giving.younglife.org) or via check: Young Life NC Region, 900 Ridgefield Dr., Suite 270, Raleigh, NC 27609.

More than anything Nancy would like you to know that Jesus is real, that He loves you, and that He wants you to know Him. Consider joining her church family at North Hills Church in Taylors, or another church near you this Sunday morning.