Nancy Thrush Flannery, 72 of 135 Clen Moore Boulevard, passed away the morning of July 20, 2016, with family at her side. Born in Houtzdale, Pennsylvania, December 20, 1943, she was the daughter of George H. Thrush and Ruth Thrush. Nancy was a 1961 graduate of Moshannon Valley High School. She graduated from Shippensburg University in 1965, majoring in English and minoring in Speech. She also received her Master's Degree in 1969 from Shippensburg and went on to teach English at Middletown Area High School. Nancy married the love of her life, John (Jack) W. Flannery, on July 24, 1971 and they moved back to New Castle shortly thereafter. Nancy was an active member in the Highland Presbyterian Church and the community, having served on the New Castle Library Board, a mentor in the Diamond Girls organization, and was a recipient of the Salute to Courage Award by the YMCA. In her younger years, Nancy was an active traveler, skier and horseback rider. Nancy was extremely devoted to her family and friends whom she cherished dearly. If you met Nancy, it is very likely that you became a friend of Nancy's for life. Nancy is survived by her three children, Brian, Bill and his wife Alyssa, Jennifer Smith and her husband Bruce. Nancy also has three grandchildren, Nicholas, Gabriella and Harper, who affectionately referred to her as Mimi. Her grandchildren meant everything to her. Nancy is also survived by her brother William Thrush (wife Peggy) and brother and sister's in law, Richard Flannery (wife Linda), Harry Flannery (wife Maureen) and 14 nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her Husband, Jack, her uncle, Harold Zulick, mother and father in law, Wilbur and Ruth Flannery and brother in law, Charles Flannery. Calling hours are 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 24th at the R. Cunningham Funeral Home, 2429 Wilmington Road, New Castle, PA 16105. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 25th at Highland Presbyterian Church 708 Highland Avenue, New Castle, Pennsylvania. The family prefers that in lieu of flowers that memorial contributions be made to the Diamond Girls or Highland Presbyterian Church.