Nancy Jo (Schermerhorn) Brady, 64, died on Friday, May 18, 2018 in her home surrounded by family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her father Paul Schermerhorn of Hammond, New York and a sister Cheryl Schermerhorn of Owensboro, Kentucky.
She retired from Cumberland County Schools after serving 31 years. She spent the first 24 years in the classroom and the remaining seven years in the school system's new teacher support program. She continued mentoring new teachers after she retired.
She served as choir director for Highland Baptist Church and conductor for the annual Singing Christmas Tree program since December 2002. Her passion, however, was Children's Church teacher and Wednesday Warriors Children Program teacher.She previously served as choir director at Victory Methodist Church in Massy Hill, and 15 years as choir director and organist at Galatia Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by her husband, Jason Brady of the home; a son Matthew Brady and wife Brittany of Raeford; her mother Marlene Schermerhorn of Hammond; her sisters Dawn Merna and husband William of Ogdensburg, New York, and Polly Sergel of Hammond; her brothers, Ryan Schermerhorn and wife Kari of Gouverneur, New York, and Clay Schermerhorn and wife Nichole of Burnt Hills, New York.
The family will receive friends from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Wednesday May 23, 2018 at Highland Baptist Church, 4456 Legion Rd, Hope Mills, NC 28348.
A Celebration of Life Service will begin at 6:30 p.m. with Pastor Zach Kennedy officiating.
Burial will follow at a later date.
In lieu of flowers consider a donation to the Highland Baptist Church Children Program fund.
Arrangements for the family are entrusted to LaFayette Funeral Home, 6651 Raeford Rd. Fayetteville, NC 28304. On-line condolences may be made at www.lafayettefh.com.