Nancy Gentry Scott

January 3, 1936 - April 13, 2017

Nancy Gentry Scott, age 81 of 13 River Bend Road, Sparta, NC passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She was born on January 3, 1936 to the late Johnny and Rose Gambill. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband of 10 years, Ralph “Skipper” Gentry; husband of 14 years, Guy L. Scott; one sister, Johnsie McIntyre. She is survived by three sons, Daniel G. Gentry and wife Laura of Lewisville, Thomas D. Gentry and wife Gay of Sparta, Steven C. Gentry and wife Kelly of Davidson. “Nance’s” grandchildren are Michael (Kelly), Zachary, Amanda, Jake, Jessica, Jewell, Gambill and Dixon; several nieces and nephews also survive. Nancy wrote the book on grandmotherhood. Her life revolved around her grandkids coming to town. She expressed her love through picnics, Dollar Store sprees, and watching the kids eat her delicious cooking. She could never make enough macaroni and cheese or lasagna!! The family requests the honor of your presence at the funeral service to honor the life of Nancy at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, April 15, 2017 in the chapel of Grandview Memorial Funeral Home with Pastor Bruce Benton officiating. Interment will follow in Elk Creek Primitive Baptist Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service at the funeral home. The family would like to extend special thanks to Alleghany Memorial Hospital staff for the genuine love and care they showed Nancy. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Alleghany Memorial Hospital Foundation, PO Box 9, 233 Doctors Street, Sparta, NC 28675. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home is proudly serving the Scott family and if you wish, online condolences may be submitted to the family at www.grandviewfuneralhome.com.