Condolences

• 09/03/2024
• 09/03/2024

  David & Janice Brown

  Our world will be different without Nancy. I've known her all of my life-we were as close as cousins can be, and she welcomed my wife as a member of the family and introduced her to quilting. I have too many wonderful memories to share them all. Nancy noted that her family was not very demonstrative, so she always made a point to tell people she loved them and to say positive things about those she loved. Her life ended with a no-lose situation just as Paul said in Philippians 1:21: For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

• 09/03/2024

  Nancy Poludniak

  Mrs. Courtney (Miss Hobson) was my art teacher when I was in jr. high at Buckeye Central in Dillonvale. We reconnected when we enrolled our daughter, Sofia at JCCS in 2011. I had the great pleasure of going on several fieldtrips to the Stifel Art Center in Wheeling with Mrs. Courtney as well as spending time with her at the school. I enjoyed looking at her family pictures and hearing the wonderful stories about her grandkids. It's hard to imagine JCCS without her but I am so thankful that Sofia had her influence for so many years. To the family, my heart breaks for each and every one of you. Deepest, heartfelt sympathy to all who loved her. May she rest in peace.

• 09/03/2024
• 09/03/2024

  Sharon Robinson

  She was the greatest art teacher ever! She taught me to love art in all its forms. She was always so sweet and always had a smile on her face. My deepest sympathy to her family.

• 09/03/2024

  Braden Thacker

  I was so sad to hear of the passing of Mrs. Courtney. She was my art teacher, English and Literature teacher, and History teacher while I attended JCCS. She was truly a wonderful person, and I'm blessed to have known such a strong Christian role model. She never failed to mention God's blessings in her life, and she was one of the greatest prayer warriors I've ever known. She taught me so much, not only about school subjects, but also about life! She always spoke about how she couldn't wait to be back with her husband someday. Now she's finally back together with him. I can't wait to see her again someday and meet her Mr. Courtney! Praying for the family and everyone who's lives she touched over the years.

• 09/03/2024
• 09/03/2024

  Emily (Barnhart) Cowey

  I will never be able to include here what Mrs Courtney has meant to me. My life is forever changed because she loved the Lord, loved my parents, and loved and educated me. She was my teacher, principal, and place of comfort at school from k-12 and even after graduation always met me with a warm squeeze of a hug , a sincere I love you, and encouragement for my endeavors. She was the first person to call me an artist, and I took her words to heart. Because of her talent and teaching I am able to be an artist today. Even as I write this I use skills she taught me in watercolor, choosing colors for my landscapes to create depth, remembering how she hated orange, and it makes me smile and brings a tear to my eye. I loved her laugh and her always honest opinions. How she would sit and spend time with each of us individually, completely attentive, figuring out a theological argument, drawing a lily, or citing a paper. (I just broke this sentence up because she would have said it was a run on sentence.)I rely on what she taught me and the example she set every day now that I think about it, and I know many others do as well.Her influence was vast and enduring because of her intellect, faithfulness, and heart. I will always miss you Mrs Courtney, rest well in peace with your love and your Savior.

• 09/03/2024

  Neva Fox

  Nancy was my teacher at Buckeye central in Dillonvale. She was also in charge of the girls FCA. At the time she was Miss Hobson. We had a party for her when she got married. She was my children's teacher at the Christian School. I am so glad my kids got to know her. We are so blessed to have Nancy in our lives. Neva, Emily, Elijah and Sarah Fox

• 09/03/2024

  John Thompson

  Mrs. Courtney was such an inspiration to so many! I had the privileges' of having her for Art from 4th - 12th grade, Also, History, English, and Bible my Junior year. She was a fan of grammar (Which I'm still not the best at but learned a lot from her!) There were 2 huge things she taught me. 1. Love God with all you've got! 2. You can make a piece of art! I'm now a florist and making art everyday. I love to think of the memories I have with her and realize that she gave me my art start. One other very nice memory I have of her is when I was sitting next to her in class one day she took her arm and put it around me and said "I think you are turning into such a nice young man". She made me feel confident that day that I'm good and will do good for others. That was Mrs. Courtney a great person and inspiration for others. She will be dearly missed but I know she is walking the streets of Gold with God and back wither husband. I'm so sorry for your loss and will continue to pray for your family!

• 09/03/2024

  Troy and Annie Thacker

  Our sympathies and prayers go out to the family of Mrs. Courtney. We were saddened to hear of her passing, but grateful for the godly life she lived out in front of others. She was an amazing teacher to our son Braden, and especially encouraged him in his art talent as well as his love for the real history of our country. One of the last things she told us on his graduation day in 2020 was that she had a prayer list of all her graduates, and prayed for them every day. We appreciated her testimony and sincerity, and we know that it is prayers like this that sustain our children as they go out into the world. What a joy it is to know that Mrs. Courtney is with her Savior in heaven, and we will see her again one day!

• 09/03/2024

  Lori McFall

  I just learned today, Jan. 3, of Nancy's passing. My deepest sympathy to her family. She and Tom, before he passed, supported me financially and prayerfully for many years in my ministry with One Mission Society. I was thrilled a few years ago when she came to the Indianapolis area and I was blessed to have lunch with Nancy and another OMS missionary whom she supported. She has touched many lives for Christ through her giving and prayers. I know she will be deeply missed, but I'm so thankful that we can rest in knowing she was welcomed home, into the arms of Jesus.