Sunday, October 22, 2023
Teacher, Mentor, and Friend.
I worked with Nancy at H&R Block for 16 years and was the better for it. I have missed her presence in the office every year since she “retired,” as have other colleagues and her former clients. “Have you seen Nancy lately?” is the question I’ve answered many times for those who continued to care.
She was professional and conscientious, a “ the buck stops here” type of office manager. One of our colleagues always referred to her as a walking book of knowledge, when it came to taxes. She was our go to person.
Warm and fuzzy are not descriptors I’d use for Nancy, however, she did have a squishy center.
One day, post retirement, Nancy was in the office and we were having a serious sounding verbal exchange. And, in Nancy fashion, I will add, she started it! When one of our younger colleagues interrupted us by telling us that we shouldn’t be fighting with one another, Nancy immediately replied. Fighting? We’re not fighting. We love each other.”
I just smiled. I was looking at the squishy center.
For sure, they broke the mold when they made Nancy! And, I will continue to miss her.
Jeanna Clark
Student, Mentee, and Friend
