Nancy Jane Booth Killian, 87, went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, Dec. 12, 2022.
She was the loving and supportive wife for 61 years of Albert F Killian Sr. She is survived by sons, Albert Floyd Killian Jr. (Freddie) and James Alex Killian (Marsha) and daughters, Jane Ann Killian Fleming (Ed) and Molly Kathryn Killian Frederick (Mike); four grandchildren, Tiffany Killian, Matthew Riley Frederick (Leah), Martha (Marti) Killian Frederick Harris (Wade), and Jane Killian Bunting (Lucas); and three great-grandchildren, RileyKate, Cruze and Ensley Frederick; siblings Jamie Booth, Kathryn Booth and Jerry Booth.
She was born in Childress, Texas, on Feb. 21, 1935, to Herschel Alexander Booth and Vesta Coleman Booth. Nancy attended schools in Opelika, graduating from Clift High School and receiving bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Auburn University where she taught Freshman English for several years.
While living in Auburn for over 35 years, Nancy was an active member of Lakeview Baptist Church. Nancy and Albert moved back to their hometown of Opelika in 2002 and joined First Baptist Church, Opelika where they served for many years teaching Sunday School for their peers. Nancy was a faithful member of the church choir and had a lifetime of welcoming friends, neighbors, church and family members into her home to benefit from her gift of hospitality.
Nancy spent many years volunteering at Lee County Humane Society with Albert and together they fostered over 60 dogs in their home from 1999 to 2012.
Visitation was held in the Chapel at First Baptist Opelika on Dec. 19 followed by a celebration service with Dr. Mike King officiating. The family respectfully declines the gift of flowers and asks any memorial donations or gifts be directed to First Baptist Church – Opelika www.fbcopelika.com or The Lee County Humane Society www.leecountyhumane.org supporting No More Wasted Lives.