F.C.’s Nancy Jean Cartwright Dies at Age 75

On January 8, Nancy Jean Cartwright, a resident of Falls Church passed away suddenly after a short hospital stay. A guidance counselor for over 25 years in Bridgewater-Raritan, NJ, she retired to Virginia to spend time with her family, especially her beloved daughter Jessika Cartwright. She was an avid bridge player and enjoyed singing in the choir at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Falls Church.

She is survived by her daughter Jessika, her grandson Daniel Duncan, her great-grandson Julian Duncan, her sisters, Marie Wanner, Ruth Yoritomo, and Dolores Sartorius, as well as two generations of nieces and nephews.

Viewing will be at Advent Funeral Home, 7211 Lee Highway in Falls Church on Wednesday, January 14 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church,3305 Glen Carlyn Road , Falls Church, Va 22041 on Thursday, January 15 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Columbia Gardens in Arlington.

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