Nancy J. Pendexter
April 21, 1948 ~ December 6, 2021
Resided in:
Shapleigh, ME
Nancy J. Pendexter, 73, of Shapleigh passed away peacefully on Monday, December 6 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House.
She was born on April 21, 1948, to the late Sidney and Eleanor (Walter) Pendexter in New York City. She grew up in West Orange, NJ and attended local schools. After high school she attended college at the Western College for Women in Ohio.
Shortly after college she started a family and had two sons. They resided for a time in New Mexico, Massachusetts, and Kansas until finally settling in Maine.
Nancy was employed at Rainbow Bay Crafts in Sanford where she learned and fell in love with the art of picture framing.
She then opened her own shop, The Frame Shop located on Main St. in Sanford where she continued to operate until her health prevented her from doing so.
She also enjoyed gardening, painting (especially watercolor), baking and bird watching.
Nancy was a kind person with a gentle demeanor. She was also very proud of her success in life as an independent person and business owner.
Survivors include her sons Dustin Josephson of Richmond, VA, Charles Josephson and his wife Malay of Springvale, her brother William Pendexter, and his wife Betsy of New Jersey and their two children, her brother Robert Pendexter, and his wife Mary of Indiana and their three children, granddaughters Sydney and Sadie Josephson, and her grand dog Pugsley J.
A Celebration of Nancy's life will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are under the direction of Black Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Sanford-Springvale.
To leave a message of condolence click on Nancy's Tribute page.
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Thank you for your kind words. From Nancy’s family.
– Malay Josephson
We dated while in local college in 1969 in the Montclair West Orange area. She was a wonderful person I never should’ve let get away. Rest in peace my Dear and Friend 🙏🏼
Gordon (“Bob”) Furlong
All of the volunteers at the Sanford Food Pantry are saddened to hear of the passing of our business neighbor. We will miss her kindness and gentleness. Our deepest sympathies to her family and friends.
– Sanford Food Pantry
I had Kelley Picture Framing in Sanford 15 years ago and Nancy and I were ‘friendly’ competitors back then. Over the last 8 years she was nice enough to let me pick up materials at her shop from a supplier we both used. We had many interesting conversations. She was a nice Lady and was very good at her craft. My condolences!
Mark Kelley
– Mark Kelley
I had Kelley Picture Framing in Sanford 15 years ago and Nancy and I were ‘friendly’ competitors back then. Over the last 8 years she was nice enough to let me pick up materials at her shop from a supplier we both used. We had many interesting conversations. She was a nice Lady and was very good at her craft. My condolences! Mark Kelley
– Mark Kelley
I considered Nancy and I good friends. She spent several thanksgivings and Christmas at my house. Rest In Peace.
– Donna Bourque
A Memorial Display honoring Nancy Pendexter can be viewed in the auditorium of the Sanford-Springvale Historical Museum. Nancy was a true friend of our Historical Society and the creator of much that is beautiful in our Museum. We are located at 505 Main Street in Springvale and are open every Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. We warmly welcome all who wish to visit.
– Harland Eastman, President, Sanford-Springvale Historical Society
Thank you for your kind words. From Nancy’s family.
– Malay Josephson
Thank you for your kind words. From Nancy’s family.
– Malay Josephson
Thank you everyone who has shared your kind words and memories of our mom. We appreciate it very much through this difficult time. Mom truly loved this community and the time she was able to be a part of it.
– Malay Josephson