

cancer. She was born on July 31, 1923 in Caddo, LA, the youngest of five siblings. She grew up in
Sarasota, FL where she met and married her husband of 54 years, Lewis, who predeceased her. She
is survived by her two loving sons, Steve (Betty) of Cincinnati, OH and Dave (Cindy) of Orlando, FL
as well as three grandchildren, Suzanne Whitacre, Paul Robinson and Ashley Robinson and four
great grandchildren. She retired from the Orange County Public School System. Nena was a
member of Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church. She was also a member of the
"Greatest Generation", and she demonstrated the principles closely associated with this group. She
believed in a strong family foundation, education, love of country, living within her means and a
quiet but unwavering love of God. The family will hold a private graveside service at Glen Haven
Memorial Park, Winter Park, FL. Arrangements by Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home.
Condolences may be offered at www.careyhandcolonialfh.com. In lieu of flowers, please consider a
donation to Shands at UF Cancer Center at www.shandsgiving.org.
Arrangements under the direction of Colonial Chapel/Carey Hand, Orlando, FL.
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