Obituary of Nancy S. Harrison

Nancy Sue McClelland Harrison, 86, of Caney, Kansas passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2016 at Medicalodges in Independence, Kansas. Nancy was born on December 17, 1929 the only child of George W. and Lillian B. McClelland II. She spent her childhood in Phillips, Texas where she attended her first eight years of her education in the small rural Phillips School. She graduated from Borger High School and then earned her Bachelors degree in Elementary Education and Art from West Texas State University in Canyon, Texas. One of her highlights was driving a 30s Ford Coupe to and from college and home to visit during snow storms. She was independent. Nancy's first teaching job was in Dallas, Texas and later moved to Snyder, Texas for a new teaching position. It was there she met N.J. Harrison. The couple was united in marriage on May 10, 1959 in Reno, Nevada. He was in the Navy and they moved to California. Nancy taught in the Long Beach area until the arrival of their only son, George. Later, Nancy and NJ move to Sedan, Kansas. She was a well-respected teacher in Sedan and Caney where they later made their home. Nancy took time off from teaching to operate with her husband, V.&S. Variety store in Caney. She returned to teaching later. She taught Sunday School at the Caney United Methodist Church and was an active member of the Church and later enjoyed the adult Sunday School class. She delighted in her grandsons A.J. and Tevor. Her hobbies included sewing, crocheting and quilting. In her youth she was active in softball and basketball. Nancy enjoyed watching the Dallas Cowboys football team. Nancy is survived by her grandsons Ace Jackson Wesselmann of Minnesota and Trevor Scott Harrison of Norman, Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Lillian McClelland II, husband, N.J. Harrison and her son, George Newman Harrison. Memorial Services will be held on Monday, April 18, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Caney United Methodist Church under the direction of David W. Barnes Funeral Home of Coffeyville, Kansas. Pastor Will Kenyon will officiate. The family suggests memorials to the Caney United Methodist Church; contributions may be left with the funeral home or mailed c/o David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 306 North Cline Road, Coffeyville, KS 67337.