Nancy Jolly Killgore

Nancy Jolly Killgore, 72, of the Clarkson community, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021. 

Funeral services were held on Saturday, Jan. 9, at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home with long-time family friend Doug Marburger officiating. Visitation was held Saturday before the service.

Mrs. Killgore was born Nov. 19, 1948, in Hickory, N.C., to Robert Lee and Minnie Louise (Grooms) Jolly. She married Gerald Killgore on Dec. 21, 1970. The two recently celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary. For more than 45 years, Mrs. Killgore worked alongside her husband at the business they built together from the ground up, West Falls Veterinary Clinic.  She enjoyed connecting with their customers and formed life-long friendships as the office receptionist/secretary. 

When not at work, Mrs. Killgore treasured spending time in the country with family, especially grandchildren. Her love of shopping included strolling for hours through a recently discovered antique store looking for small treasures and reminiscing about the past.  Although not a worldly traveler, she did enjoy trips to Shreveport, La., to try her luck on the slots and to make lasting memories with loved ones.   

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Carolyn Stapp and Marlue Creasy. 

She is survived by: husband, Dr. Gerald Killgore of Clarkson; daughters, Natalie Parcus and husband Monroe of Lott, and Bridget Wardlaw and husband Mack of Sonora; grandchildren, Sydney Blair Parcus of Lott, and Avery and Stride Wardlaw of Sonora; brother, Larry Jolly of Corsicana; and Fur Babies, Mia and Gus of Clarkson.          

Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home of Cameron is in charge of arrangements.