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Nina Jones Holcombe, born September 17, 1931, passed away peacefully at Novant Hospital in Huntersville on November 18, 2017. She is survived by her daughter, Becky Rader (Chas) of Cornelius, her daughter-in-law, Donna Holcombe of Huntersville; five grandchildren, Michelle, Jessica, and Brooke Holcombe, and John and David Rader; brother, Bob Jones (Betsy) and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny A Holcombe; son, Chris Holcombe; brother, Price Jones; and sister, Alma Denney. Reared in Cliffside, NC, Nina attended Gardner-Webb University, and was married to Johnny Holcombe on June 20, 1952. In 1964, the Holcombes moved to Mooresville, and after raising her family, Nina served as the Executive Secretary of the American Red Cross and as a counselor for the Mooresville Graded School System. As expressions of her appreciation for music, travel, and people, she had a full life volunteering in her community (Community Concerts, American Field Service, and Sister Cities) and her churches, First Baptist of Mooresville, and later, Davidson College Presbyterian Church. Nina’s first love was her family, and she cherished the time she spent with them, especially her grandchildren. The consummate "people person," Nina loved good conversation and never met a stranger. She enjoyed entertaining and hosted many dinners for family and friends. Nina also had a keen sense for adventure and traveled to all the continents but one and even ventured to South America on a cargo ship for 6 weeks. While she liked to travel and learn about other cultures, it was the deep and lasting friendships established with the people she met on her travels that meant the most to her. At the bridge table, around the dining table, or at the office desk, relationships were what she valued most. Family will receive friends at 1:00 pm, Tuesday, November 21, 2017, at Davidson College Presbyterian Church of Davidson. The funeral service will be held at the church at 2:00 pm, followed by the burial at Glenwood Memorial Park in Mooresville. A celebration of her life will follow at Heritage House located at 494 E. Plaza Drive on the campus of Cavin-Cook Funeral Home in Mooresville. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Davidson College Presbyterian Church foreign mission or to the donor’s choice. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Holcombe family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.

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Nina Jones Holcombe

September 17, 1931 - November 18, 2017