Nancy Robey (September 23, 1933 - June 14, 2023)

Nancy Lee Criss Robey, 89, of Kinston, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Nancy was born in Harrison County, West Virginia, to the late Carl Edward and Freda Edwards Criss on September 23, 1933. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Stanley 'Art' Robey, Jr.; son, Jeffrey Alan Robey; and sisters, Shirley Elizabeth Criss and Joanne Criss Parker. After Art and Nancy retired, wanting to see the many beautiful sights of God's creation, the two sold their farm and purchased an RV in order to travel the country. For 11 years, they traveled through every state in the continental United States, as well as Alaska. As age slowed their travel, they found a quiet and peaceful home in Kinston where Nancy and Art could live out their years with family close by. Nancy is survived by her son, Greg Robey and wife, Lynne; daughter, Deborah Robey; daughter-in-law, Linda Robey; grandchildren, Jenny, April, Matt, James, Jason, Kimberly, Jonathan, Zach, Franklin, Desiree, and Raymond; 13 great-grandchildren; and brother-in-law, Bill Parker. A service of love and remembrance was held in Rouse Funeral Home on Sunday, June 18, 2023 at 2 p.m. with Dr. Seth Jones officiating. The family received friends following the service. Arrangements are entrusted to Rouse Funeral Home, La Grange. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rousefh.com