Nancy Carol Davis Story

Nancy Carol Davis Story, 85, was surrounded by loved ones as she passed from this life and went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015. Nancy is survived by her beloved husband, Dr. Wm. Charles "Chuck" Story, to whom she had been married for 66 years, their seven children, 23 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Nancy was born on Dec. 8, 1929 on a snowy day in Little Rock, Ark. She was the daughter of the late Mary Louise Tansil Davis and Wilburn Flourney Davis. She graduated from North Little Rock High School, where Nancy and Chuck were high school sweethearts. They eloped while students at the University of Arkansas and journeyed through college, medical school and a 30-year military career in the Navy (corpsman) and Air Force with stations throughout the world before coming to Jackson and enjoying a second medical career with The Jackson Clinic. Nancy was a wonderful wife and mother. She exuded love, grace, charm and generosity. She devoted herself to taking care of and enjoying her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her kitchen was always open to all and she graciously extended hospitality to so many. She beautifully served others outside her family. Over the years she was a den mother, Girl Scout leader, Red Cross volunteer, Bible study participant and leader, volunteered in nursing homes, was active in the POW-MIA Organization and the Officer's Wives Club and served in numerous capacities in several churches. She received many accolades throughout her life including "Mother of the Year" honors in 1963. Upon moving to Jackson, Nancy enjoyed being involved in parent-teacher organizations, the Red Cross, the Jackson Symphony League, the Boys and Girls Club Board of Directors, Book Clubs, PEO and the Gideon's Auxiliary. She especially enjoyed and was a longtime member and leader of Explorer's Bible Study. She loved studying, discussing and sharing the Word of God and her faith in Him. She enjoyed playing games, exploring the outdoors, fishing trips with family, cooking big meals, fellowshipping with friends and family, traveling, reading, music, art, gardening, learning, teaching and loving others. Nancy and Chuck particularly loved hosting their entire extended family each year at Gulf Shores to celebrate life and one another together. "Honey" to her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren loved playing Skip-Bo, hearts and other games. She was a delightful, beautiful, generous and gracious woman who brought great joy to all who knew her. Our loss is great and we miss her immensely. Her children are Elaine Amicone of Jackson, Sandy Sweesy (Ike) of Boise, Idaho, Becky Lawrence (Frank) of Lansing, Mich., Bill Story (Janet) of Burke, Va., Jack Story (Mireya) of Canberra, Australia, Lynn Binkley (Rob) of Jackson; and Arthur Story (Tara) of Richland, Mississippi. Her grandchildren are Mike Amicone (Tamee) of Tupelo, Miss., Brian Amicone (Celeste) of Jackson, Cristen Iris (Jim) of Boise, Laura Lim (Gary) of Eagle, Idaho, Robert Sweesy (Tina) of Star, Idaho, Susan Houston (Bill) of Phoenix, Ariz., Megan Colledge (Daryn) of Phoenix, Ariz., William Story III, Joshua Story and Austin Story, all of Burke, Va., Chris Story of San Diego, Calif., Ivan Fuentes (Maeva) of Austin, Texas, Wil Story of Camp Pendleton, Calif. and Annie Story of Joseph, Ore., Rachel Tilly (Nathan), Aubrey Binkley, Tansil Binkley, Travis Binkley, Hayes Binkley and Tad Binkley, all of Jackson and Sean Story, Samuel Story and Rebecca Story, all of Richland, Miss. Her great-grandchildren are Logan and Lauren Amicone of Tupelo, Peyton and Morgan Amicone of Jackson, Sandy Lyn and Charles Walker of Boise, Payton, Sean and Christian Lim of Eagle, James, Dallas and Madison Sweesy of Star, Will and Ainsley Houston of Phoenix and Camryn and Reagan Colledge of Phoenix. Her sister, Mary Ann Dillaha (Ted) of Little Rock, Ark. and her brother, Charlie Jo "Chuck" Davis (Becky) of Mobile, Ala. and several nieces and nephews also survive Nancy. She was predeceased by her sister and brother-in-law, Elaine and Milton Baker of Houston, Texas. The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, 2015 at George A. Smith & Sons North Chapel, 2812 N. Highland Avenue with additional visitation on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015 from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. in The Chapel at Englewood Baptist Church. The memorial service will begin at 1 p.m. at The Chapel at Englewood Baptist Church in the Chapel, 2239 N. Highland Avenue. Burial will follow at Highland Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Boys and Girls Club of Jackson or Gideons International. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of George A. Smith and Sons Funeral Home, (731) 427-5555.