Nancy Calcott
March 19, 1944-November 5, 2024
Nancy Zeh Calcott, 80, formerly of Daytona Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family,in Auburn, Alabama. Nancy was born in Buffalo, New York. As a child she contracted a severe case of polio and spent time in an iron lung. As part of her therapy during recovery, her family moved to Daytona Beach, Florida due to the health benefits of living near the ocean, and to be closer to extended family. Her parents (Kenneth and Maybelle Zeh) built the Shoreline Hotel, which still operates to this day. Nancy attended Seabreeze High School and Daytona Beach Community College. It was in Daytona that Nancy met and married the love of her life, Ed Calcott in 1965. The couple lived in Auburn, Alabama while Ed finished his degree in Building Science. While there, Nancy worked in the Computer Science Center at Parker Hall on Auburn’s campus. The couple returned to Florida, moving to Ormond Beach, where they lived with their three children. Nancy worked as a secretary to Ed’s company, Calcott Construction, and enjoyed being a homemaker. In the 80’s the family moved to Pierson, Florida, and in the 90’s, Nancy moved to Auburn, Alabama to live with her daughter, Kathy, and son-in-law, John, following the unexpected death of her husband. Nancy was a beautiful example of resilience and strength, having survived many challenges and illnesses throughout her lifetime. A devout Christian, her faith never wavered. She was a member of St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church in Auburn, Alabama. A beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Nancy most enjoyed spending time with her family. She had a gracious and loving heart, and enjoyed volunteering at numerous organizations over the years, including the PTA and Junior Service League. She was an avid reader and enjoyed her days playing cards, working on crosswords, jigsaw and sudoku puzzles, sewing and gardening. Her silly sense of humor and loving presence will be dearly missed. Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Ed, and her daughter, Kristy. She is survived by her daughter, Kathy Tamblyn (John) of Auburn, Alabama; her son, Kyle Calcott (Raquel) of Altoona, Florida; and grandchildren Lucy and Merrijo Tamblyn, Roxie and Kylee Calcott, Gaelyn Green, Shane Carfield (Kimmy), and great granddaughter, MaKenzie Carfield. Nancy will be returned to Daytona Beach, Florida where a private service for the family will be held.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, Auburn, Alabama.
Alabama Funeral Homes & Cremation Centers is handling arrangements