Nannie Lou “Nancy” Hall, 97, died September 19, 2013 at VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach. She was born in Treutlen County, GA, becoming the fifth of seven children. She loved to tell stories about growing up on their small farm in rural Georgia. She graduated from high school in Soperton, GA in 1934. She married W. T. Hall in 1939 and left farm life behind. When her husband enlisted in the Army during World War II, she ably assumed family responsibilities for their young son and later for their daughter who was born while Willie was serving on the front lines in Italy. Those were trying times for everyone; Nancy’s family suffered losses as did many others, but her husband returned safely at the end of the war to resume their life in rural Georgia. In 1948 they moved to Fellsmere where they tried various ventures to support their family including showing outdoor movies at local ball fields, driving school bus, owning and operating Halls Grocery in Fellsmere. They moved to Wabasso in 1957 where they leased and operated Seamist Hotel & Beachside Grill for a year. In 1979 she retired from Dales Mfg. Co. after being there for 20 years. She was an active member of Grace United Methodist Church in Wabasso and in later years was a member of Sebastian Methodist Church. She was a member and past president of the Wabasso Women’s Club, where she held all various offices thru the years, as well as participated in county and state events winning many awards and first place ribbons for her talent in quilting and needlework. She also enjoyed working with ceramics and absolutely loved cooking for her family and making her famous biscuits. She traveled with family to several countries including China, Mexico, S. America, and Italy. Survivors include her daughter, Janice Hickman and her husband, Johnny, daughter-in-law, Katie; 4 grandchildren; Alan, Donnie, Becky, and Brian; 7 great-grandchildren; Clayton, Kara, Katie, Mikaela, Connor, Ryan, and Madison; 3 step grandchildren; Brett, Lestina, and Helena and six step-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Willie T. Hall, and her son, Robert Glenn Hall and his wife of 43 years, Beverly. She was an example to her children and grand- children of honesty, hard work, and love for family as in Proverb 31 and will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her. Memorial contributions may be made to Florida Methodist Children’s Home, 51 Children’s Way, Enterprise, FL 32725 in memory of Mrs. Hall. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, September 28, 2013 at Strunk Funeral Home, Vero Beach. A funeral service will be held 12 p.m., Saturday, September 28, 2013 at Strunk Funeral Home with Rev. John Kerry officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Ft. Pierce, FL. An online guest book is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com. (9/26/13)

Willie R. McBride, 57, of Vero Beach, FL, passed away on September 21, 2013. Hortense & Mills Memorial Funeral Home, Vero Beach, FL http://www.hmmemorials.com (9/26/13)

Charlotte Mae McGregor, 90, OF Vero Beach died September 23, 2013 at her home.  She was born in Woodside, New York and had a successful career in banking.  She attended St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church, Vero Beach.  Survivors include her daughter Carole A. McGregor of Vero Beach;sons Michael McGregor of Salt Point, New York and George McGregor of Stone Ridge, New York. Memorial contributions may be made to The V.N.A. Hospice Foundation 1110 35th Ln #1 Vero Beach, FL 32960. Services and interment will be private at the request of her family. http://www.strunkfuneralhome.com  (9/26/13)

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