ALMOND - Nancy Lee Mallory, 58, of 37 Main Street in Almond,
died tragically in a fire at her home on Thursday, August 13, 2020. Born in
Hornell on December 22, 1961, she was the daughter of Wayne & Marilyn
“Myrt” (Recktenwald) Stuart.
Nancy grew up in Hornell & Thacherville and was a
graduate of Alfred-Almond Central School, class of 1980.
Nancy’s smile and infectious laugh could brighten even the
darkest days. She was always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed
it. She had a deep love for her friends and her family and enjoyed spending
time with her husband, children, and grandchildren. She was an avid Buffalo
Bills, New York Mets, Bob Seger, and Dave Matthews fan. She was well-known in
Almond for her beautiful flowers and hanging plants on the front porch of her
home. Although her house was destroyed by the fire, her hanging plants miraculously
survived. Nancy also had a deep affection for animals, especially her canine
companions, Rex & Ruby and her beloved cat, Bella. She will always be
remembered by everyone who loves her as one of the most giving and selfless
people ever.
Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Wayne &
Myrt; her daughter, Jennifer Feenaughty; and her sister-in-law, Pamela Stuart.
She was married on May 5, 2006 to Harrison Clair Mallory who
survives. Also surviving are her son, John (Allison) Feenaughty of Arkport; her
step-daughters, Ashley (Steve) Wanamaker of Brighton, NY and Lindsay (Dallas
Boylan) Mallory of Ashland, OR; 3 brothers, Richard “Dick” Stuart of Almond,
Thomas Stuart of Almond and Robert Stuart of Almond; her grandchildren, Max
Feenaughty, Isla Feenaughty, Natalie Wanamaker and Samuel Wanamaker; several
cousins, nieces & nephews.
The family of Nancy Lee Mallory will receive friends on
Monday from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St.,
Hornell, NY, where family & friends will be required to wear masks and maintain
social distancing. Private services will be held at the convenience of the
family.
The Memorial Service for Nancy will be streamed via Facebook
Live and can be viewed on the Dagon Funeral Home Facebook page on Tuesday at
11:00 a.m. visiting www.facebook.com/dagonfuneralhome. The video will
remain available for viewing on our Facebook page for 30 days.
Nancy’s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions in her name be made to the Hornell Humane Society, 7649
Industrial Park Road, Hornell, NY 14843. Memorial forms will be available at
the Dagon Funeral Home.
