Nancy Story McCreary's Obituary
Heaven’s choir has gained a wonderful accompanist. Nancy Story McCreary, 78, of Houston, Texas passed away on January 16, 2018 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born on April 28, 1939 in Corpus Christi, Texas, the only child of beloved parents John W. Story, Jr. and Willard Dabbs Story.
Nancy graduated as Valedictorian from Austin High School in Houston in 1956. She earned her Bachelor of Music degree in piano and voice at Baylor University, then went on to complete a Master’s Degree in Music Accompaniment at the University of Houston and most of the work for her doctorate at Texas Tech University.
Nancy applied both her marvelous musicianship and her heart of service in her 25 years of employment in the School of Music at Houston Baptist University, serving in both administrative roles and as an associate professor. As an advisor to students, she became known as “Mom” to countless students and aspiring musicians and was awarded the university’s Outstanding Advisor Award in 1993 and named Faculty Woman of the Year in 1995. She also faithfully used her musical gifts to serve her Lord as church pianist in a number of churches throughout her adult life, including Memorial Baptist Church in Baytown, Texas and West University Baptist Church in Houston. Her ministry encompassed many years of teaching piano, working with youth and adult choirs and ensembles, tutoring students, and accompanying a myriad of gifted musicians. Above all, she was a loving mother and a devoted Christian.
She is survived by her daughter Kathleen West and husband, Rob; daughter Susan McCreary; son Kyle McCreary and wife, Tiffany; and grandchildren Caitlyn and Ryan.
A visitation and time of sharing with the family will be held from 6:00-8:00 pm on Thursday, January 25, 2018 in the Fireside Room of Tallowood Baptist Church. Memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, January 26, 2018 in the chapel at Tallowood Baptist, 555 Tallowood Rd., Houston, TX 77024.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made in Nancy’s name to the Texas Baptist Children’s Home, 1301 N Mays St., Round Rock, TX 77024, or www.tbch.org.
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