Nancy Boyd "Doc" Stubbs
October 15, 1933 ~ June 28, 2023
Nancy Boyd Stubbs, 89, died Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Memorial Service will be at 2:00 pm, Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Chapel Hill United Methodist Church.Nancy Stubbs was born October 15, 1933 to Albert Henry Boyd, Sr. and Mary Gwendolyn Mills Boyd in Oneonta, Alabama. Preceded in death by her parents and brother, Albert Henry "Hank" Boyd, Jr. Her spouse, Marjorie Ward, survives her.Nancy, a lifelong learner graduated from Blount County High School in Oneonta. She received her bachelor and master's degrees from Auburn University. She played trumpet in the Auburn band. While at Auburn she was a charter member of the TriDelta Sorority, where she found her lifelong 'sisters.’ After receiving her Doctorate in Education from the University of Tennessee, she became known to many friends and students as "Doc" Stubbs."Doc" Stubbs taught Physical Education at Winthrop College in Rock Hill, S.C. Then moved to Wichita State University where she taught for 25 years. "Doc" was noted for Developing the Center for Physical Activity and Aging whose purpose was to help adults remain active and fit throughout their lifetime. Many of these "Awesum Seniors Ubiquely Motivated" continued to attend her classes into their 90's and thanked her for saving their lives by keeping them active. For her dedication to lifelong fitness, she is remembered in the WSU "Plaza of Heroines.” Nancy loved to cook and took delight in introducing her Kansas friends to good old Southern cooking.An avid volunteer at the Wichita Botanical Gardens for 20 years, she received the Garden Star Award in 2011. Nancy was instrumental in the development of Botanica's Illuminations, keeping the luminaries shining for over 13 years until she 'retired' to serve popcorn and hot chocolate. She and her 'Tuesday Crew' planted acres of tulips and mums.Nancy and Marj loved to travel, whether camping in their motorhome, traveling abroad or cruising the oceans. Nancy had a soft spot in her heart for cats, joining the Friends of Felines and feeding her neighborhood feral cats. Doc Stubbs, always had a project whether it was planning the next trip, adding a program to the curriculum, trying a new recipe, or raising money for Botanica.Donations in Nancy's memory may be made to Botanica, the Wichita Gardens 701 Amidon St, Wichita, KS 67203.Services in care of Downing & Lahey East Mortuary.
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As the eastside neighbor of Nancy and Marj, I could not have been more blessed when I moved here 13 years ago than to have them for neighbors. Their warm welcome, along with fun interaction over the years, enriched my life, from helping them trap feral cats to be neutered to holding lengthy yard chats, talking about a wide range of topics and interests. As a fellow Southerner, Nancy and I shared similar experiences growing up. I will miss her hair face and cheerful wave every day. I will keep Marj and her family in my prayers while they make this difficult transition in their lives- being without Nancy. I have been greatly blessed by both Nancy and Marj. Always remembered. Forever cherished. Lynn
I will never forget her leadership in Friends of Botanica and all the fun (and hard work)we had selling refreshments. Your hard work while volunteering will always be remembered. Sympathy to all of the family, and especially to you Marj.
Too many wonderful memories to share which included many road trips in our RVs. 🤗❤️
Nancy West