Mary Ruth Chancey Nahunta, Georgia Obituary

Mary Ruth Chancey

Nahunta – Mary Ruth Jacobs Chancey, 82, of Nahunta passed away early Thursday morning (November 25, 2021) at Bayview Nursing Home following an extended illness. Born in Nahunta, GA her parents were Dan H. Jacobs and Bertha Stubbs Jacobs. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Joe Chancey, Sr.; an infant brother; and a sister, Dana Jo Jacobs. Mary was a retired teacher for Brantley County Board of Education and a charter member of Southside Baptist Church. She loved teaching, watching the Herons Basketball and reading. Survivors include her 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Bobby Joe Chancey, Jr. of Brunswick and Marc D. Chancey (Tina) of Nahunta; 3 grandchildren, Kayla Chancey, Kassidy McCarty (Jordan) and Kyle Chancey; a great grandson, Ryder McCarty; and also several other relatives and a host of friends. Visitation will be Sunday evening (November 28, 2021) from 6pm – 8pm at Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta. A funeral service will be held Monday morning (November 29, 2021) at 11am at the Chapel of Frye Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Johns officiating. Burial will follow in New Hope Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bobby Chancey, Jr, Marc Chancey, Kyle Chancey, Ricky Stewart, Jordan McCarty, and Phillip Chancey. The family will be receiving friends at Marc & Tina’s residence at 2916 Baker Creek Rd Nahunta, GA 31553. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com.
March 7, 1939 - November 25, 202103/07/193911/25/2021
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Terry J Bimbo & Tamara Smith Harris
November 29, 2021
Bobby Joe, Marc, Tina, Kayla, Kassidy & Kyle, You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
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Larry&Deidra
November 27, 2021
Deepest sympathy to all of you.
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Margie, Marty & Sheila Crews
November 27, 2021
Our Love and Prayers are with the family
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Phyllis McGuire
November 27, 2021
Mary Ruth was a warm and loving cousin. Many fond memories. The families are in my prayers. Phyllis McGuire
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Hugh and Sharon Johns
November 27, 2021
Mrs. Mary Ruth was a special lady. I knew her my entire life. She will be missed by all she touched through all her years as a teacher and a friend. May God comfort this family through the days and months ahead as they mourn the loss of this great lady.
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Amy C Lyons
November 27, 2021
Mrs Mary Ruth was a kind and loving soul. One of the best teachers Brantley Co. ever had. May the love and memories of this precious lady sustain you at this time. Our prayers are with you Marc, Tina, .Bobby Joe & all the grandchildren. .
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Angie Harrison Ham
November 27, 2021
So sorry for y’all’s loss!! Mary Ruth was my cousin!! She was a sweet, warm, & loving lady!! She will be missed! I knew her all of my life, 68 years worth!!May the good Lord comfort you as u go through this difficult time in your lives. Blessings to all!❤️
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Misty Butler
November 26, 2021
Mrs Chancey was a sweet lady. She was one of my teachers when I was in school. Sending love and prayers for the family
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Kathy Johns
November 26, 2021
Mrs. Mary Ruth was a very special person!! Our daughter had her as a 2nd grade teacher and she was awesome! Family you all are in our thoughts and prayers!! BS and Kathy Johns
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Mechelle Coiner
November 26, 2021
Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers .
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