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Nancy Josephine Solcher walked a life of grace until she went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, November 29, 2016. She was loved beyond measure and cared for through the end by her devoted husband Joe, treasured sons Sean and Jeramy, and beloved daughter Kierstan. Nancy was born December 29, 1947 to Thelma Bernadine Pedicord and Wilbur John Knox in San Antonio. She graduated from Jefferson HS and went on to get a BS in Education from Southwest Texas State in 1971. Nancy was devoted to her faith and lived with her eyes towards her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Though her hands served in many ways on earth, having her hands lifted in praise is what she will be remembered for. Trained in classical ballet, Nancy had a passion for ballet and dance, served as a teacher for various grades throughout her teaching career, led a Bible Study Fellowship group, helped start a women’s ministry, and sang in various choirs and worship ensembles throughout her life. The highlight of her dance career was performing in Ballet San Antonio’s 2013 and 2014 production of the Nutcracker alongside her daughter and granddaughter. Sharing her love through gifts, Nancy supported various mission work and especially had a heart for the orphans of the country of Swaziland in Africa. Nancy is survived by her husband, Joe Richard Solcher; son, Sean David McMahon (Jeanette); daughter, Kierstan Michelle Fessler (Brent); son, Jeramy Michael McMahon (Ellen); and Chasse (beloved Yorkie); grandchildren, Bradford David, Claire Alison, Brendan Isaac, Kayla Emily, Brooks William, Brasen Brent, and Sarita (Jeramy’s Labrador); her dear sister, Lola Ann Knox; and brother, John Knox; her husband’s children, Travis Solcher (Sara) and Tracy Cordell (David); and grandchildren, Isabella, Kyra, Cooper, and Cass; as well as the father of her children, Michael McMahon. Leading her service will be lifetime friend and mentor Richard Fessler. Her pallbearers are grandsons Brad McMahon, Brendan, Brooks & Brasen Fessler, Cooper & Cass Cordell. Honorary pallbearers are son-in-law Brent Fessler and dear friends J. W. Smith, Herbert Mills Palm, Louis Alfred Wood, John Dyer Oliver, Thomas Sims Oliver. Services will be Wednesday December 7th, 11am at Mission Park Funeral Chapels Stone Oak, 23755 US Highway 281 North. In lieu of flowers, Nancy has requested donations be made for the Swaziland orphans through Christian Family Church.

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Nancy Josephine Solcher

December 29, 1947 - November 29, 2016