Nancy Louise Abraham

Surrounded by family and friends, Nancy Louise Abraham passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, October 27, 2025. Ms. Abraham was born to Baron and Louise Abraham in Augusta, Georgia on October 24, 1950. “A Service of Celebration and Remembrance” will be held Monday, November 24, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, 220 North Jackson Street, Albany, Georgia. Ms. Abraham received her bachelor's from Georgia Southern University in 1972 and her master's in 1973. Upon graduation she worked as an educator in the Charlton County School System prior to moving to Albany, Georgia. In 1974 she began her employment at Albany Junior College as a member of the faculty of the Department of Physical Education. She was later named the Department Chair. In 1995 the role of Athletic Director was added to her responsibilities. She remained in those roles until her retirement in 2003. As Athletic Director, Nancy was responsible for the planning, organizing and implementation of sports at Darton State College which included baseball, softball, men’s golf, men’s soccer, women’s soccer, wrestling, women’s basketball, women’s tennis, men’s cross country and women’s cross country. During her tenure, the Darton State College Athletic Department was awarded the Georgia Junior College Athletic Association (GCAA) Trophy Cup. The basketball team won the 1998 region and district championships and finished in the top ten at the National Championship. The softball team won the region and district championships and finished as Runner Up at the 1999 National Championship. The men’s golf team won the NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) Championship in 2005, 2006 and 2007. The Women’s Soccer Team was Runner Up to the National Championship in 2005 and 2008. The Men’s and Women’s Swimming teams placed third in the 2007 NJCAA National Championship. Under her leadership and vision, the physical education facility at Darton State, now the Albany State University West Campus, was renovated. New construction was designed to include a state of-the-art weight room, dance studio, Olympic size pool and the 3200-seat basketball arena with an indoor walking track. Without her vision, direction, guidance, and firm belief that a student athlete was a student first and an athlete second, the athletic programs and facilities at Darton State College would not have been as successful as they were during her tenure as Athletic Director. In recognition of her accomplishments as an administrator at Darton State College, now Albany State University, Nancy was inducted as a member of the Albany State University Athletic Hall of Fame in the Class of 2024. Nancy was an advocate for all athletes but was adamant that the college be compliant with Title IX as it related to the opportunities and facilities available to female athletes. Nancy was an avid golfer. She was an active member of the Georgia Women’s Golf Association and served the Association as a member of the Board of Directors, President and Tournament Chairman; she also served as a member of the Board of Directors at Doublegate Country Club. She could often be found on the putting green or playing a few rounds of golf each week with friends. All important events were planned around her tee times. Nancy and her golfing buddies played in numerous golf tournaments throughout the state. Nancy held the belief that golf should be fun for all. To further that belief, she volunteered each summer to assist with golf lessons for the young golfers of Albany. She also served on the initial Board of Directors of The First Tee of Albany. If you did not find Nancy on the golf course or at home in Albany, you would probably find her visiting her family in Folkston, Georgia. She enjoyed spending holidays and other special occasions with the Eunice and Zetmeir families. She was a staunch supporter of the Charlton County athletic program, Fueling the Tribe, and the Folkston Methodist Church Children’s program. Ms. Abraham’s legacy will live on through the influence she had on the many student athletes who participated in sporting activities at Darton State College and the impact she had on that institution. Whether you knew her as Ms. Nancy, Abe, Aunt Abe, Nance, one of the Darton Girls, friend, coach or mentor, her friendship and honesty were cherished; she will never be forgotten. Ms. Abaham was a respected member of the Albany, Dougherty County community. Nancy was a member of Porterfield Memorial United Methodist Church, Albany, Georgia and active in the church’s leadership. She served on the Pastor-Parish Relation Committee, the Finance Committee, and participated in Disciple Bible Study and the “Christian Friends” Singles Ministry. Nancy was predeceased by her parents and sister, Johanna Davis; and survived by her nieces Heather McDonald and Michelle Davis. She is survived by Donna (Mike) Eunice, Nancy (Brady) Zetmeir and children Emilee, Joseph and Sam Zetmeir, Folkston, Georgia, and James (Toni) Eunice and children Michael and Lizzy Eunice, Anderson, South Carolina; and her faithful companion, Sammy. Nancy is also survived by a special group of friends, The Darton Girls; Laura, Jane, Rhonda, Jan, Bengie, Eleanor, Barbara, Helen, and Martha. A special thank you to her caregivers, Terri Coleman, RN and Hope Parks, RN with Phoebe Hospice, Ms. Ann Gulley, Ms. Bridgett Davis, Ms. Kenya Williams, and Ms. Jocelyn Moment. The love and compassionate care you gave Nancy were greatly appreciated. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, those desiring to do so make a contribution to the Charlton County Quarterback Club, Fueling the Tribe, P. O. Box 304, Folkston Georgia 31537 or Phoebe Hospice, 320 Foundation Lane, Albany, Georgia 31701.

Nancy Louise Abraham

October 24, 1950 - October 27, 2025