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Century Council Member Nadine McCaw Passes Away (Updated With Service Details)
July 8, 2011
Century Town Council member Nadine McCaw passed away Thursday night at her home after a battle with cancer. She was 57.
McCaw was an avid supporter of the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life and a champion for many other community causes. She was active in the Century Chamber of Commerce and a member of the First Baptist Church of Century. McCaw also worked at the Century Branch Library.
Four years ago, she was diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer and given six months to live by one of the top cancer doctors in the South. She survived and returned to her passion of helping Century.
In October 2010, McCaw was diagnosed with clear cell renal carcinoma that spread to her lungs and lymph node system.
A 1972 graduate of Century High School, McCaw is survived by her husband of 40 years, Eddie, and daughters Juanita McCaw Watson and Felicia McCaw Jones.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home in Atmore with a graveside service to follow at Poston Cemetery in Flomaton. Visitation will be Sunday, 6-9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
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22 Responses to “Century Council Member Nadine McCaw Passes Away (Updated With Service Details)”
century has suffered a major loss with nadines death. she worked for century for one reason.she loved it and wanted to improve it.my prayers are with the family
I believe God gave Nadine a double portion of love and compassion for other people. She would always go that extra mile and never complain. I am not sure I have ever met anyone who had the love and concern for this town that she did. She will be missed so much. I hope the town will continue to work and make her dreams realities. Nadine, rest in peace and no you are so loved by your family and friends.
I didn’t know her, but it seems as though the world has lost an angel…my respects and sympathy goes out to her family……
I am so glad to have known Nadine over 35 yrs. She has always been the same – laughing, loving and caring all these years. She has been a wonderful wife, mother and friend. People like Nadine are few and far between – it’s those we miss the most! She didn’t change her attitude and disposition because of any position she attained – she has always been the same. Our prayers are with Eddie Wayne, Juanita and Felicia. I’m thankful you had some quiet, special time at the end to let each other know how much love was in your hearts. You are a very special family and I feel proud to be a part of it all these years.
Love to all,
Kay Blackmon-Kelly
Oh Nadine how I miss you. My heart is broken. You told me to keep talking to you after you were gone and yes I have. You said you would listen to me. I am going to miss your phone call so much and you know what I am talking about. Love you
At times God will bring someone into your life for a specific reason. Nadine was my person. Nothing in common, did not grow up together, did not go to school together. But the first time we talked the “connection” was there. We laughed, we cried, we complained, we “discussed” political subjects, we made jokes, and we bought jewlery (not expensive stuff). We seemed to want a lot of the same things for Century and we tackled what we could to get the job done. Nadine is like the sister I never had but always wanted. I will love and miss her always. She will be in my thoughts as new projects come along and no doubt wisper in my ear when she thinks something is not quite right. So thank you God for giving her to me no matter how short the time was. Maybe she will meet me at the gates and we can fill each up on what has been happening.
The family should be extrememly proud of what she has accomplished in her life, and the town should honor her for all she did not only for keeping the town going but for all of the individuals she personally helped when they had no where else to go to. Nadine did not need to know why you needed help, she just did it.
The only way I knew Ms Nadine was through her work at the Century branch of the West Florida Public Library. I am in there once or twice a week.The strength of that facility is in the people who work there, their kindness, and their desire to help their patrons.
Ms Nadine was the epitome of these qualities. She was always kind to me and she had something pleasant to say. She was a joy to the library and will be missed. God bless her family through this most difficult of times.
Thank you, everyone, for your kind words. The loss of my mother has left a hole in my heart that can never be filled. She struggled for a long time, and now has peace with our Lord. We truly appreciate the prayers for her and our family as a whole. May God bless you each and every one.
Dianne and I will miss Nadine very much. She was a great friend to me and a great new friend for Dianne. Unfortunately we had to move and didn’t get to spend as much time with her as we’d have liked. Our condolences to all the family. May God bless you all as you go through this trying time.
Thank you all for you love, prayers, food, donations, and being there for my mom and my dad during this very hard fight with cancer. She lived in excruciating pain for the last 5 months, and you all made it a little easier with your support for her. Thanks again.
So sorry to hear this. May you rest in peace. Prayers to the family.
I believe that when we are born, we each have a special purpose and/or mission given to us by the Lord to accomplish while we walk upon Mother Earth.
Some purposes are great and some are just simple, pure and humble. I believe that Mrs. Nadine McCaw’s purpose was to walk amongst the people sharing her beautiful smile to uplift others, her gift of gab telling her stories to make people laugh, sharing her life experiences to help others though whatever they were going through and most of all just being a good friend to whomever needed one.
Mrs.Nadine McCall was a simple country girl who touched more people through her simple country girl life than any fancy high profile big shot ever could.
You will be missed here on Mother Earth Mrs. Nadine, but we shall see you again one day in the glorious Library above!
May she now rest… She served her community well and courageously…
I did not know Miss Nadine very well, but I know she had a passion for Century. She will surely be missed. Prayers are with her family.
I did not know Nadine but I have followed her story. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family. Take comfort in knowing that she is no longer in pain but resting in the arms of God.
Rest in peace Nadine,Century has lost a wonderful person.Prayers go out to the family,may God give you strenght and peace in knowing that her battle is over and she is in a better place now.You will be missed Nadine.
Nadine, you will be missed by so many….Thoughts and prayers are with the family..God Bless You
So sorry to hear this. She was a strong woman and a fighter against this terrible disease. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time.
always helpful, always jolly, you will be missed…. rip ms mccaw
When someone we love dies, a part of our own self dies too. There are no words deep enough to describe this time of sadness. It takes time and a thousand tears to accept the death of someone you love. Your tears are Holy water from the deep place of your loving. You will recieve great comfort from people who have been in the place of sadness, where you are now. They will be friends, family and even people you have not known before. In our sorrow, we are all connected. May our Heavenly Father give you peace, comfort and undestanding to know that there is something that lives forever. This is Love.
Sandra McMurray Jackson
Century Council Member Seat 5.
Mrs. Nadine was such a courageous fighter. Her strength was amazing as she fought the battle but she fought it with dignity & grace.
We will continue to pray for her husband, daughters, grandchildren and rest of family. Praying for their peace and comfort during this difficult time. We know she no longer suffers but she will be missed so much.
Love n prayers,
Julie and Century Pharmacy employees
I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. McCaw’s passing. May God give the family the strength they will need. My prayers and thoughts are with the family members. She will be going to a beautiful place no doubt..