Nina Carol Mcnely's Obituary
Nina Carol McNely, a longtime Oakland resident, died December 25, 2016 surrounded by loved ones. She was 83.
Carol was born Dec. 30, 1932 in Fort Worth, Texas to parents Duffie and Evelyn Flory. In 1940 the family moved to Oakland where Carol would reside most of her life. Carol attended Lakeview, McChesney and Oakland High Schools, graduating in 1951.
In 1953 she married Warren McNely and together had three children, Kathleen, Claire and Daniel. The two were married for 54 years until his death in 2007. Devoted to family and their Christian faith, the McNelys were active members of Sequoyah Community Church and supported many local charities and causes.
Despite suffering from Alzheimer’s disease in her later years, Carol will be remembered as vivacious, charming and exceedingly kind. Her fun-loving zest for life, generous spirit and graceful nature were at the heart of all she did. In addition to spending time with family and serving at church, she enjoyed traveling the world, painting and shopping.
Carol was preceded in death by her younger brother David, parents Duffie and Evelyn, her loving husband, Warren, and nephew Jerry (“Jeff”) Flory, Jr.
She is survived by her devoted family: daughters Katie Atwood and husband Warren, Claire Koenig and husband Dean, and son Dan McNely; grandchildren Michael Atwood and wife, Sarah, Emily Atwood, Megan Nadalet and husband, Matthew, Davis Koenig, Alexandra McNely, Jessica McNely and Joshua McNely; and great-grandchildren Austin, Elliot and Sadie Atwood. Other dearly loved family members who survive her are her brother Jerry Flory and wife Alice; nephews David and wife Bea Flory, Robert and wife Susy Flory, niece Teresa and husband Lou Gregus, and niece Sheila (Jeff) Flory, their families, and numerous family members in Texas, Missouri, and Illinois.
Burial service will be private. A public memorial service is scheduled for Jan. 20, 2 PM at Sequoyah Community Church, Oakland.
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