Dear Friends Thanks for the information about Nancy's passing. I would like to
attend her memorial meeting when we can gather again. Peace, Babs
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Subject: [langleyhill] Re: Nancy Cady
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{}#yiv6078648193 div.yiv6078648193WordSection1 {}#yiv6078648193 Walter, Thank
you for the information. That’s interesting—both Amy and I were correct then
about her name. She went by her nickname as a child and probably reverted to
her official (more grown up) name as an adult. Nancy was a responsible
professional, a devoted Mom and an active and committed to both her Quaker
meetings. May she rest in peace. Betty Betty Ansin Smallwood, Ph.D.ESOL
Specialist and Founder/President, S.W.E.L.L. (Succeeding With English Language
Learners) and Senior Fellow, Center for Applied Linguistics 301-229-8489
(H)240-498-0378 (C) “May you be well. May you be happy. May you be filled with
loving kindness.” a Buddhist blessing &“We Can
Do It!” Rosie the Riveter WWII From:
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Subject: [langleyhill] Re: Nancy Cady I remember Nancy well and her years
attending LHFM By the way our 2005 Directory has her daughter listed as Leyla
Elizabeth with a nickname of Libby. Peace Walter
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From: Betty Ansin Smallwood <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Sun, Apr 26, 2020 9:06 pm
Subject: [langleyhill] Nancy Cady Dear Friends, I write to update Bab’s sad
announcement that Nancy Cady died recently at Adventist Hospital in Takoma
Park. Nancy attended Langley Hill Monthly Meeting for a number of years. I
recall that Nancy worked for the State Department for many years. She adopted
two children and at that time became active in Langley Hill. She later moved
before moving near to Adelphi, where she attended regularly for years. I recall
her daughter’s name was Libby, Carole remembers it as Layla. In any case, it
seems to be an l word. Two Friends at Adelphi and FCS, Carole Hoage and Amy
Greene, shared this information about Nancy’s later life, for me to share with
those who remember her. Hi Betty I am not sure what she died of, but she had
several serious medical issues. Her daughters (Layla?) reported that when she
went into Adventist Hospital she had pneumonia (not related to covid-19
apparently), brain cancer which was set for treatment and long-time liver
disease tho that had stabilized many years ago I believe. She also had
weakness. She had been at a rehab place in late February or early March and
Amy and I went to see her there. She was not wanting to be there and I think
discharged soon thereafter. She lived with her daughter, the daughter’s five
children and her undocumented husband. Her son was involved to a lesser degree
and lives in Virginia I believe. We enjoyed having her as part of our Meeting
tho we were very aware of her fragility. She however was feisty and not prone
to either self pity or neediness. She participated enthusiastically. She was
a feisty presence who will be missed at Adelphi. That’s what I know. Amy, who
I am copying on this and was more involved with her, probably knows more.
There is a GoFundMe site set up for the family to afford taking her ashes back
to Colorado. If you want that information, I can send it.Best,CaroleClerk,
Adelphi Friends Meetingcmooreph@xxxxxxxxxxx Betty —- Nancy seemed to be the
mainstay for her daughter and her family, both financially and in many other
ways. Her son lives in Northern Virginia with his Ethiopian or
Ethiopian-American wife. They did not see each either often but sometimes got
together for holidays. He was involved in discussions about her medical care
towards the end. To my knowledge she never married. Amyagreene306@xxxxxxx>
Thank you Carole for letting me know. I will pass on the news to LHFM. They
will want to know, as do I, what did she die from? Was it COVID 19 or related
to it? > > I remember Nancy before her illnesses. She worked for the State
Department and in a fairly high capacity as I recall. Quite articulate and
professional. She adopted two children as I recall, and in mid-life and it
seemed to change her life, not for the easier. Don't ever recall as husband or
significant other. Her daughter was always a challenge for her and the Meeting.
The boy more even tempered, but he seemed to move on to independence once he
reached adulthood. Were the children part of her life as she aged, and did they
help her, I wonder? Nancy certainly devoted much of her life decisions to them,
especially the girl. The name Libby comes to mind.
