Nancy Anna Shugart O’Kelley

 

 

West Union, SC — Nancy Anna Shugart O’Kelley, 74, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 5, 2026 at Cottingham Hospice House. A native of Oconee County, she was born on July 31, 1951, to Wade H. “Buddy” Shugart, Jr. and Jeanette Quarles Shugart.

 

Nancy was a graduate of Clemson University where she obtained a degree in Education. She spent 45 years in the classroom, the last 25 of those at Walhalla Middle School teaching Special Education until her retirement in 2021.

 

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her three children: Sean O’Kelley of Hubert, NC, Shugart Lafleur (Marc) of West Union, SC, and Anna Glosson (Christopher) of Charlotte, NC; her four grandsons: Kian Lafleur, Rhys Lafleur, Knox Lafleur, and Troy Glosson; brothers: Wade “Bubba” Shugart III (Lynn) and David Shugart (Linda); and sister: Jane Stancil (Larry), as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

 

The family is at their respective homes and will receive friends from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Thursday, April 9, at Davenport Funeral Home.

 

Memorials may be made to Carobell, Inc. in Nancy’s honor at: 198 Cinnamon Drive, Hubert, NC 28539 or via https://www.carobell.org/donate-today/.