Nancy Lucas Loughlin

June 20, 1943 - April 7, 2016
Nancy Lucas Loughlin

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Nancy Lucas Loughlin, 72, of Wilmington, passed peacefully at home on Thursday, April 7. She was the wife of Dale Loughlin.

Born in Wilmington to the late H.N. and Alice Lucas on June 20, 1943, she was a graduate of New Hanover High School and East Carolina University. She taught math and science at Williston Middle School until her retirement. She was an avid tennis player, animal lover, and enjoyed traveling and spending time with family and friends.

She was a member of St. Andrew’s on the Sound Episcopal Church, and served on the Altar Guild.

Besides her husband Dale, Nancy is survived by her children, Dr. Michael “Mickey” Loughlin and his wife Dr. Marcie Venter, her daughter Ginny Loughlin Morris and her husband Josh, her special grandsons Jake and Luke Morris, and her niece Kim Lucas Howard and her husband David. She was preceded in death by her brothers Allen and Bobby Lucas.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday April 13, 2016 at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew’s on the Sound Episcopal Church, 101 Airlie Road.  Rev. Richard Elliott will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, gifts in Nancy’s memory may be sent to the New Hanover County Humane Society, 2405 N. 23rd St., Wilmington, NC, 28401 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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  • April 08, 2016
    Marie Cooke says:
    Nancy was my tennis partner for so many years. SO many memories!! But most of all she was one of my closest friends & she will live in my heart forever!!

  • April 09, 2016
    Heather Mills says:
    Ms. Nancy was one of the most kind and genuine people you'd ever meet. Her love of life, brilliant smile, and contagious enthusiasm made everyone around her haphazardly just grin. And toward her family..you could tell that no one loved them more. She'll truly be missed by all. Peace be with her family. You'll see her again with that smile and open arms for you.

  • April 09, 2016
    Bevely & Woody Hartgrove says:
    We will miss Nancy as a good friend for many years. God bless you and your family.

  • April 10, 2016
    RANDY DE SIMONE says:
    Sorry for your loss Dale. May Nancy rest in peace.

  • April 10, 2016
    Roy Mintz says:
    Dale, I was sorry to read of your wife's death in the newspaper. Sandra passed away last July 19th and I can relate to what you are going through.