Nancy Betty Livingston Grist

July 15, 1937 - December 17, 2020

Nancy Betty Livingston Grist was born in Atlanta, Georgia on July 15, 1937, and was married to Jack Nelson Grist, Sr. on August 7, 1955. She passed away on December 17, 2020 at the age of 83 in Rome, Georgia. She is preceded by Husband-Jack Nelson Grist, Sr.; Son - Charles Anthony (Tony) Grist; Grandson - Bryan Allen Grist; and Grand-daughter - Stacey Marie Grist. She is survived by Son - Rev. Jack Nelson Grist, Jr. , wife Kimberly and 3 Grandsons and 2 great grand-daughter; Son - William Wesley (Bill) Grist and Angie Reeves and 1 Grandson, 1 grand-daughter, 1 great grandson, and 1 great grand-daughter; Son - Ronald (Ronnie) F. Grist, and Daughter - Deborah (Debbie) E Grist and Pamela Kendrick and 1 grand-daughter and 2 grandsons. She was a member of The American Legion Auxiliary and served as Unit 51 College Park President and as President of the Department of Georgia for 2012 – 2013; she also served as the President of the Atlanta Presidents’ Council for 2 years, and as President of the Atlanta Chapter of the National Railroad Business Women’s Association, where she served as Co-Director of Operation’s Lifesaver. Due to her charitable activities, in lieu of flowers, please send donations for either The Past President Parlee Nursing Scholarship Program or The Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA). Please send donations to The American Legion Department Headquarters, so a record can be maintained. The address is 3035 Mt. Zion Rd, Stockbridge, Georgia, 30281. There will be no visitation, funeral will be held on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 beginning at 11:00 am at Westview Cemetery at 1680 Westview Dr. SW, Atlanta, GA, 30310. The Sons of The American Legion will be serving as the official pallbearers.