Nancy Claire Tomberlin
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Nancy Claire Tomberlin

  • September 24, 1953 - January 22, 2012
  • Grapevine, Texas
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“I am very sorry to hear about the passing of Nancy. I flew with her many times when I worked for Braniff and she was a treat to be with! She loved...Read More » ”
1 of 11 | Posted by: Gene White - Garland, TX

“TO:Alison,Sean,Liz,Sally,The Tomberlins,extended family and friends We pray that God gives you comfort,strengh,and all of his grace now and...Read More » ”
2 of 11 | Posted by: The Davidsons

“The day my father married Nancy I was blessed with a wonderful friend and step-family. I will miss her laugh and sense of humour. She always had a...Read More » ”
3 of 11 | Posted by: Tracy Tomberlin - Broken Arrow, OK

“Dear Mrs Glennan, Liz and family, I was so sorry to hear about your Nancy. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I think of the...Read More » ”
4 of 11 | Posted by: Susan Doumany Lutes - Heath, TX

“Know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers. ”
5 of 11 | Posted by: Mary Jane Holland Baumgarten - AZ

“WE ARE SADDENED TO HEAR OF NANCY'S DEATH, SHE WAS SUCH A BEAUTIFUL PERSON INSIDE AND OUT. BEING AROUND HER WAS SUCH A PLEASURE. SHE FLEW WITH FRANK...Read More » ”
6 of 11 | Posted by: FRANK AND MARCIA STONE - dallas, TX

“Rest in peace ..I flew when you were born,and am thankful I had the opportunity. ”
7 of 11 | Posted by: Jackie B0nura - Edmond, OK

“I did not know Nancy but I want to send Blessings to all of her family. She is in great hands now and it won't be long until we all see each other...Read More » ”
8 of 11 | Posted by: Kari dickerson - kansas city, MO

“a very special lady who always was smiling and had a kind word. ”
9 of 11 | Posted by: tom allen - fort worth, TX

“Nancy always had a smile on her face and was truly a genuine and kind & loving friend.. Tim Larkin ”
10 of 11 | Posted by: Tim Larkin - San Francisco, CA

“Nancy was a very dear friend of ours. We will miss her, but she will live on in our hearts forever. May God bless and comfort her family in the days...Read More » ”
11 of 11 | Posted by: Myron and Kathy Gee - Heath, TX


Nancy Glennan Tomberlin earned her angel wings and flew home on January 22, 2012. Born September 24, 1953, in Jackson, Mississippi, Nancy moved to Dallas in 1959. She graduated from TJ High School and began her dream of traveling. She graduated from Braniff International Airlines in 1973 and spent her career as a flight attendant. Her passions included friendships throughout the world, animals and their unconditional love, and her two precious grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Tomberlin and her father, Kenneth Glennan. She is survived by her mother, Sally Glennan; her daughter Alison Davidson Slaton, husband Sean, children Douglas and Hudson; sister Elizabeth Glennan, brother Michael Glennan, and extended Braniff family. The memorial service will be held Friday, January 27, 2012 at 12:30pm at Restland's Wildwood Chapel in Dallas. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or Paws Across Texas.