In Loving Memory of Nannie Virginia Branch Haley
Mrs. Nannie V. Branch Haley, 87, of Beaufort, N.C., first wife of author Alex Haley, passed away on Sunday, June 30th, 2013 at Carteret General Hospital in Morehead, City, N.C.
The Haleys were married on August 21, 1942, and were the parents of Lydia Anne and William Alexander. A memorial service honoring her life was held on Friday, July 26th in Beaufort at Grace Presbyterian Church.
She leaves a daughter, Lydia Anne of North Carolina; four grandchildren, William Haley Jr. of Seal Beach, CA; Todd Haley of Columbia, SC; Tara Haley of Columbia, SC; Michael Baker of Newport, NC and six great grandchildren. Her son, William Alexander Sr. (Fella), preceded her in death, December 17, 2012.
"Nannie Haley was ahead of her time; she was a career woman in the 1940s. She grew up in a very small, closed community with very few worldly influences and yet was able to move to New York City and succeed. In fact, Nannie succeeded past her wildest dreams. She experienced the rise of her own success and also that of her husband, Alex Haley. She always carried something with her for Alex to write on. Yet this is the story of her young life—the story of growing up with family and friends. The story of Roots is another one altogether.
"Nannie's voice adds to the aura and charm of Beaufort, famous for its place in colonial history. Her history is interwoven with the people who lived there in the 1930s and 1940s. Nannie and her daughter, Lydia Anne, have been a part of a very special 'lunch bunch.' I always wanted to be 'one of the ladies who lunch,' so now when I'm in town, lunching with the Haley girls is a 'must.' Nannie and Lydia make you want to take the time to smell the roses." — Lynn Salsi, Editor of The Crystal Coast.
Mrs. Nannie V. Branch Haley, 87, of Beaufort, N.C., first wife of author Alex Haley, passed away on Sunday, June 30th, 2013 at Carteret General Hospital in Morehead, City, N.C.
The Haleys were married on August 21, 1942, and were the parents of Lydia Anne and William Alexander. A memorial service honoring her life was held on Friday, July 26th in Beaufort at Grace Presbyterian Church.
She leaves a daughter, Lydia Anne of North Carolina; four grandchildren, William Haley Jr. of Seal Beach, CA; Todd Haley of Columbia, SC; Tara Haley of Columbia, SC; Michael Baker of Newport, NC and six great grandchildren. Her son, William Alexander Sr. (Fella), preceded her in death, December 17, 2012.
"Nannie Haley was ahead of her time; she was a career woman in the 1940s. She grew up in a very small, closed community with very few worldly influences and yet was able to move to New York City and succeed. In fact, Nannie succeeded past her wildest dreams. She experienced the rise of her own success and also that of her husband, Alex Haley. She always carried something with her for Alex to write on. Yet this is the story of her young life—the story of growing up with family and friends. The story of Roots is another one altogether.
"Nannie's voice adds to the aura and charm of Beaufort, famous for its place in colonial history. Her history is interwoven with the people who lived there in the 1930s and 1940s. Nannie and her daughter, Lydia Anne, have been a part of a very special 'lunch bunch.' I always wanted to be 'one of the ladies who lunch,' so now when I'm in town, lunching with the Haley girls is a 'must.' Nannie and Lydia make you want to take the time to smell the roses." — Lynn Salsi, Editor of The Crystal Coast.
In Loving Memory of Nannie Virginia Branch Haley
Mrs. Nannie V. Branch Haley, 87, of Beaufort, N.C., first wife of author Alex Haley, passed away on Sunday, June 30th, 2013 at Carteret General Hospital in Morehead, City, N.C.
The Haleys were married on August 21, 1942, and were the parents of Lydia Anne and William Alexander. A memorial service honoring her life was held on Friday, July 26th in Beaufort at Grace Presbyterian Church.
She leaves a daughter, Lydia Anne of North Carolina; four grandchildren, William Haley Jr. of Seal Beach, CA; Todd Haley of Columbia, SC; Tara Haley of Columbia, SC; Michael Baker of Newport, NC and six great grandchildren. Her son, William Alexander Sr. (Fella), preceded her in death, December 17, 2012.
"Nannie Haley was ahead of her time; she was a career woman in the 1940s. She grew up in a very small, closed community with very few worldly influences and yet was able to move to New York City and succeed. In fact, Nannie succeeded past her wildest dreams. She experienced the rise of her own success and also that of her husband, Alex Haley. She always carried something with her for Alex to write on. Yet this is the story of her young life—the story of growing up with family and friends. The story of Roots is another one altogether.
"Nannie's voice adds to the aura and charm of Beaufort, famous for its place in colonial history. Her history is interwoven with the people who lived there in the 1930s and 1940s. Nannie and her daughter, Lydia Anne, have been a part of a very special 'lunch bunch.' I always wanted to be 'one of the ladies who lunch,' so now when I'm in town, lunching with the Haley girls is a 'must.' Nannie and Lydia make you want to take the time to smell the roses." — Lynn Salsi, Editor of The Crystal Coast.
Mrs. Nannie V. Branch Haley, 87, of Beaufort, N.C., first wife of author Alex Haley, passed away on Sunday, June 30th, 2013 at Carteret General Hospital in Morehead, City, N.C.
The Haleys were married on August 21, 1942, and were the parents of Lydia Anne and William Alexander. A memorial service honoring her life was held on Friday, July 26th in Beaufort at Grace Presbyterian Church.
She leaves a daughter, Lydia Anne of North Carolina; four grandchildren, William Haley Jr. of Seal Beach, CA; Todd Haley of Columbia, SC; Tara Haley of Columbia, SC; Michael Baker of Newport, NC and six great grandchildren. Her son, William Alexander Sr. (Fella), preceded her in death, December 17, 2012.
"Nannie Haley was ahead of her time; she was a career woman in the 1940s. She grew up in a very small, closed community with very few worldly influences and yet was able to move to New York City and succeed. In fact, Nannie succeeded past her wildest dreams. She experienced the rise of her own success and also that of her husband, Alex Haley. She always carried something with her for Alex to write on. Yet this is the story of her young life—the story of growing up with family and friends. The story of Roots is another one altogether.
"Nannie's voice adds to the aura and charm of Beaufort, famous for its place in colonial history. Her history is interwoven with the people who lived there in the 1930s and 1940s. Nannie and her daughter, Lydia Anne, have been a part of a very special 'lunch bunch.' I always wanted to be 'one of the ladies who lunch,' so now when I'm in town, lunching with the Haley girls is a 'must.' Nannie and Lydia make you want to take the time to smell the roses." — Lynn Salsi, Editor of The Crystal Coast.
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