Nancy Whittemore

Nancy Lee Whittemore, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2025, at the age of 67. Nancy was born on March 28, 1958, in Morgantown, West Virginia to Robert and Connie Mahaffey, however, she had called Carlsbad, New Mexico her home since the age of two.

Nancy’s unwavering faith and deep love for her family were the cornerstones of her life. She was a devoted Christian whose trust in the Lord never wavered, even in life’s most difficult moments. Her joy was found in the simple things: time spent with her grandchildren, a cold glass of sweet tea, and laughter shared with loved ones. Her presence brought light, her humor brought joy, and her heart brought comfort to everyone she met.

Nancy married the love of her life, Garry Whittemore, on October 10, 2010. Their love was a beautiful testament to commitment, companionship, and faith. She was a proud and loving mother to her daughter Lacy Craig and son Stacy Stegall, and a deeply cherished “Nana” to her eight grandchildren: Cole, Cade, Eli, Nora, and Annie Craig; Roman and Andre Stegall; and Stephen Whittemore.

Nancy is survived by her husband, Garry Whittemore; her daughter, Lacy Craig and husband Adam; her son, Stacy Stegall; her stepson Rusty Whittemore and wife Claudia; her grandchildren; and her nieces Abbey Keating and family, Brooke Claybrook and family, and Landry Mulloy; her nephew Dustyn Young; brothers-in-law Waymon Whittemore and Randy Whittemore. She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert Mahaffey Sr. and Connie Mahaffey, as well as her siblings, Robert “Bobby” Mahaffey Jr. and Paula Mulloy.

Pallbearers will include Cole, Cade and Eli Craig; Cooper and Cash Evans; Dean Keating and Zach Claybrook. Honorary pallbearers are Roman and Andre Stegall.

A visitation will be held on Friday, July 18, 2025, from 5:00PM – 7:00PM at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A funeral service is scheduled for 2:30 PM, Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Blodgett Street Baptist Church, Carlsbad, NM with Pastor, David Prell, Pastor, Michael Dean and Adam Craig. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery in Carlsbad, NM. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to all of Nancy’s medical providers over the past few years—especially the compassionate team at Lovelace Heart Institute in Albuquerque. Your kindness and care made a difference on this journey.

Nancy’s legacy of faith, love, and laughter will continue to shine brightly in the lives of all who knew and loved her.

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