Nancy (Lentz) Trexler

Nancy Lentz Trexler, age 92 of Blowing Rock, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024. She was a native of Watauga County and the daughter of the late Ralph Eugene and Ruth Edmisten Lentz.

She was a very active member of Rumple Memorial Presbyterian Church for the past 73 years. She was active in all types of church activities over those years.

Nancy, along with her late husband of 72 and a half years, Grady “Earl” Trexler, were owners of the Blowing Rock Hardware Store for 27 years.

She was a tremendous cook and baker. Desserts were always her specialty.

She also was a great and ferocious card player and enjoyed a good game of Rummy and an avid UNC Tarheel and Atlanta Braves fan.

Nancy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was also preceded in death by three brothers, Carter, Lewis, and Guy Lentz; one sister Recie Craig; and a daughter-in-law Sandra Edmisten Trexler.

Nancy is survived by a son, Tom Trexler and wife Talana; two granddaughters, Sarah Gould and husband Troy, Heather Wullenweber and husband Josh; one great granddaughter Cora Kay Gould; one loving and caring sister Mary Lentz. Two special care givers, Connie Shell and Shelby Key. A number of nieces and nephews also survive.

A graveside service will be conducted Sunday, April 7, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. in Woodlawn Cemetery, Blowing Rock.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105; The Blowing Rock Fishing Derby, Blowing Rock Town Hall, 1036 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC 28605; or to Heifer International, heifer.org.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at the website www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com.

Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Trexler family.

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