Nancy Raye Gilpin Rorrer

I am not sure I have the words to express how much I loved Nancy, and how I will miss her. We talked quite a bit on the phone over the years, sharing our childhood memories. We joked a lot, and boy could she be sassy. I will miss those conversations, Nancy. You rest now and know that the love you shared with so many will be cherished forever.

Your loving brother, Don

You were and are a challenge that many Angels receive from birth.
Many of those are to help and love so many, which you have done throughout your life
You have helped many some you love and some you find it hard to love. God assigned ME to you in particular over 67 years ago. God knew I needed help and you got the job. Why? Because you are my Angel.😇
I love you more each day and look forward to our time in Heaven🙏

Getting late ⏰ almost bed time.
Yes we have loved each other for 67 + years, always did, always will on the other side. No mistakes up there 🤷‍♂️Mom & Dad love you all 24/7❤️...
Sleep with love from your heart..🙏

Some of my most treasured moments is watching my momma hold my children at birth and then her great grand-daughter. Pure, unconditional love radiated. Being a mom in all forms was her greatest treasure. I am so very thankful for the memories my children and grand-child have with her.

As my momma, the memories are vast. She always shared stories about her mother and siblings and I have some of the sweetest and funniest memories listening to and watching her interact with her brothers and sisters. Five of her seven siblings were able to attend my wedding and the laughter and shenanigans of her, Aunt Peggy, Uncle Don and Uncle Rex were hilarious.

She was so proud to be blessed with the role of mom. So many memories from childhood packing lunches, making sure the heater kicked on, making sure we were fed, clothed and had each other. She never missed a school performance or important event, you could look out in the audience and always find her. She once told me that she always tried, might make mistakes along the way, but to never forget how much she loved each and every one of us.

As adulthood came, our relationship ebbed and flowed . Along with my siblings, I called every day, sometimes twice a day just to chat.. She shared later in life that she lived for those calls and visits. I will miss the reminders each spring and fall from our favorite "clock lady". I will miss our conversations. I will miss her meals, the "sunday special", full spreads at Thanksgiving and Christmas and her way of finding out our favorite foods to have on hand when we visited.

I will miss the reminders to be safe in traveling, her care packages when we left from a visit making sure we had water, snacks and kleenex. I will miss her laughter, the twinkle in her eye and her ability to accept with grace , her health challenges.

I will treasure Sara and Matt coming to see and assist with her care and for Claire sending her a loving message. For my husband and son who provided comfort and support and let her know she was loved.

For the neighbors and family who sent food and comfort during and after her final days, She would have been appreciative that you were taking care of her family.

I will also miss seeing my siblings cut up and laugh with her. I will always treasure and hold dear in my heart her final moments where she had a final goodbye with Debbie and David and the love she must have felt surrounded by three of her children. I will treasure the memory of my sisters Candy and Carla, who read scriptures, made sure she was comfortable and held and let he know we loved her up to her last breath.

I love you momma.

We only got to meet “Gigi” once at Her Great Grandaughter Claire’s first birthday celebration in Milan. Claire talked about “her”Gigi all the time. I noticed their special relationship started early on and Claire inherited Gigi’s infectious laughter. Sometimes when the Matiarch of the family is no longer with us the family can become distant and disconnected. . I witnessed a lot of love between the Rorrer extended family that day and that love will be her legacy.

I find so much comfort in my mom resting in the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We were so blessed that she had a peaceful passing in her own home surrounded by her family. I will always cherish each and every memory God allowed me to have with my mama. To know our mother is happy and healthy once again makes our hearts happy. I smile at the thought of her home going to heaven. I will miss our visits, and our talks. I laugh at all our fun we shared laughing so hard pretty much wherever we were. I ache knowing you are not here, but I rejoice knowing you are in heaven healthy once again. Until we are reunited again. I love you mama ❤️

Our love and prayers go out to your entire family. May all of the memories be forever and keep your hearts with her love. With love, Laura, Jason, Addison, Brynn, and Julia Newbound

Devoted Mom, Grandma and Great Grandma "Gigi",

You were (and always will be) an inspiration to me. You were truly the GOAT. Your humor and zest for life were contagious. Your laugh was infectious, your smile the brightest, and you had a knack for making even the most ordinary moments fun and brimming with love.

I'll forever cherish our FaceTime calls, the sound of your humming in your rocking chair, and the feeling of your super soft towels fresh from the dryer (the scent of Downy always brings you to mind). The chime of the grandfather clock, the color green (also Claire's favorite color), sharing Chinese food together – these are just a few of the countless memories that I'll hold dear.

While you've moved on from this world, your spirit lives on in our hearts, carried by the echoes of your laughter, the warmth of your love, and the delicious flavors of broccoli cornbread and spaghetti pie.

Love you, Grandma. 💞