Obituary for Nancy Gaskins

Julia "Nancy" Gaskins, 67, left this world and entered the gates of heaven on Thursday, September 6, 2018.

Born February 25, 1951, Nancy was a lifelong resident of Ocracoke Island, North Carolina where she lived her life dedicated to caring for her family and friends. She was a beloved wife and mother, a best friend and devoted daughter, a generous and loving Nana, and a fun and cherished sister. To all who were blessed to know Nancy knew she was beautiful on the inside and out. Her kind and warm spirit was always up for a good conversation and never met a stranger. 

Nancy is survived by her loving husband and soulmate of 47 years, James Bradford Gaskins; mother Lydia Spencer; daughter Wendy Fuller and husband Ed Fuller; grandchildren Jamie Gaskins, Taylor Fuller, Mason Fuller, and Landon Fuller; sisters Christine Spencer, Sara Warren and husband Brian Warren, and Elaine Spencer; brother Jake Spencer; nieces Serina O'Neal and husband Carl O'Neal and Tanya Simons and husband Brad Simons; nephew Warren Wilkes; great-nieces Mackenzie O'Neal and Marina Simons; great-nephews Chandler O'Neal and Rhett Simons; mother of her grandson Jamie, Paula Gillikin. She was preceded in death by her son James "Brad" Gaskins, Jr.; father William "Bill" Spencer; grandparents Milon and Nina Williams and Washie and Minnie Spencer. 

A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at 2pm at the Ocracoke United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends for fellowship at 278 Lighthouse Road following the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be made to the Ocracoke School Athletic Boosters, PO Box 189, Ocracoke, NC 27960 or the Ocracoke United Methodist Church, PO Box 278, Ocracoke, NC 27960.