Nancy Collum Corley, 85, was born on June 12, 1935 in Lexington, SC, and passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on November 24, 2020. She was the daughter of Genous M. Collum and Mary Harman Collum.
Mrs. Corley was a graduate of Lexington High School Class of 1953, and a member of the basketball team for 4 years. Nancy coached girls’ basketball for the Lexington County Recreation Association for 10 years. Nancy married H. Ralph Corley, Sr. in 1954. Nancy grew up in the Lexington Baptist Church. After marriage, she attended Pilgrim Lutheran Church. She was a devout Christian who loved her Lord and her family. She was loved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed.
Nancy is survived by her sons, Rip Corley (Patricia) and Ben Corley; granddaughters, Blythe Corley and Erin McAbee (Scott); great-grandson, Kason Corley who is the light of her life; sisters, Lois Marlowe and Sylvia Miller; and sister-in-law, Dolly Collum as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Nancy was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, H. Ralph Corley, Sr.; mother and father; brother, Rev. Arthur M. Collum; her brothers-in-law, Jimmy Marlowe and Wayne Miller.
A special thanks to Amedysis Hospice Care, especially Amy Bowen and Tawana Brown.
Thank you to all the friends and family for their love, prayers, and support throughout this difficult time.
Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 1430 North Lake Drive, Lexington, SC 29072.
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