Nancy Anne Gosdin Meabon, known by many as a generous, loving, good-humored, faith-filled, breadbaking, dedicated coffee lover, passed away on November 27, 2024. She always had time for others and went lovingly by many names: “Nan” or “my dear darlin’ bride” by Dave Meabon, her best friend and husband of 57 years, “Mom” by her two adoring children, Mike Meabon and Susanne Meabon Bendoraitis, “Nancy” by their spouses, Melissa Meabon and Kristian Bendoraitis, and “Nana” by her affectionate grandchildren, Gavin, Nadia and Zander Meabon and Jonah and Micah Bendoraitis.
Nancy was born on July 15, 1947, in Carrollton,
Georgia, to Garfield and Montine Gosdin. Growing up in Georgia, her childhood was filled with family, faith and frequent visits to Irene and Charlie Yawn’s farm with her sister, Susan. Nancy graduated from Columbus High School, Columbus, Georgia, and then pursued a nursing degree from the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Georgia. While in college, Nancy had a blind date with a “yankee” U.S. Army, captain, David Meabon. Within six months, they were married on June 22, 1968. To all who knew them, they began a life that day that was characterized by love, partnership, humor, faith and a strong commitment to one another and family.
Nancy’s work as a registered nurse transitioned to motherhood with the births of Mike and Susanne. Then, as her children were becoming teens, Nancy found a new way to help others, completing her master’s in counseling from Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas. When their family moved to Toledo, Nancy shifted to serving as a volunteer counselor for those approaching marriage.
Nancy filled her life with coffee, conversations, traveling with Dave and her family, eating popcorn, baking, Π
bread making, reading, watching college basketball, being outside and being active. Nancy’s days were filled with caring for others in any way she could. Nancy walked closely with Jesus, living out her faith in every aspect of her life as she cared for neighbors, friends, family, mail carriers and anyone who crossed her path. Even her newest Bible was full of underlining, key insights and notes about people she was praying for. Nancy’s heart was always focused on God and those around her.
Visitation will be Thursday, December 5, from 4 to 7 p.m., at Witzler-Shank-Walker Funeral Home, 222 East South Boundary Street, Perrysburg. A memorial service will be on Friday, December 6, at 11 a.m., at Westgate Chapel, 2500 Wilford Drive, Toledo, with a reception following.
Please do not send flowers. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you give to: the Perrysburg Way Library (Nancy and Dave’s favorite spot), Common Hope (promotes hope and opportunity in Guatemala enabling education, health care and housing) or Life Connection of Ohio (promotes and facilitates organ donation in northwest Ohio).