Nancy Charlotta Custis

Nancy’s Life Nancy Charlotta Custis, daughter of the late Imogene and Joshua Smith, was born on December 3, 1952, and was received in the arms of her Heavenly Father on November 4, 2023, surrounded by her family. Nancy was raised by the late Madora Parker and Brooks Parker, Sr. She attended Owens Corner Elementary School and later graduated from Delmar High School. Nancy went on to attend Delaware State College where she met her husband, Linwood Eugene Custis, Jr. of forty-five (45) years. As a youth, she attended services at Zion United Methodist Church and later joined Mt. Nebo United Methodist Church where she was a member for many years. Nancy served on the committee of United Methodist Women and assisted with the soup kitchen and other activities. Nancy valued education and worked as a Substitute Teacher at Lake Forest High School for several years. Each summer, Nancy loved working at the Sharptown Carnival where she served her world-famous oyster fritters. Nancy worked at B & G Foods for many years in the Quality Control Department, from where she retired in early 2009. Nancy enjoyed cooking, watching Gunsmoke, reading, working on crossword puzzles, and spoiling her grandchildren. Nancy loved the sound of The Temptations. Her favorite gospel song was My Soul Has Been Anchored. Anyone who knew Nancy also knew her faith was strong in the Lord. When asked how she was doing, her reply was either, “I won’t complain!” or “No complaints!” Nancy leaves her loving husband, Linwood Custis, Jr. and her children, Lyn Deputy, Lynell Custis, Le’Ondrea Custis, Linette Maddox (Herman) and Brandon Smith to cherish her memory. In addition to her children, Nancy also nurtured several other children: Joseph Custis, Sr., LoToya Jones and Dr. LaTonya Pierce. Nancy is also survived by her sisters, Judith Gaines, Jacquelyn Smith, Karen Smith, Rosamae Frazier (David), Letha Smith, Tracy Smith, and Ernestine Custis, along with brothers Lawrence Custis, Sr, James Fitchett, Sr., Jerry Custis, Joseph Custis, Sr. (Romona) and Kerry Nottingham. Nancy also leaves a special cousin, Samuel Gaines and cousins/brothers, Keith and Kelby Smith She enjoyed spending precious time with her loving grandchildren, Aveon Maddox, Amir Maddox, Jaden Maddox, Tyjai Maddox, Zayla Custis, Gianni Martin, Abraham Maddox, Anna’Belle Maddox, and Samson Maddox. Nancy was preceded in death by: two grandchildren, Elijah Maddox and Baby Boy Maddox; her parents, Joshua and Imogene Smith; grandmother, Madora Parker and uncle Brooks Parker, Sr.; mother-and father-in-law, Linwood Custis, Sr. and Earnestine Bray Custis; brother, Everett Smith; sisters-in-law, Machita Custis and Ruby Custis; two special brothers, Brooks Parker, Jr. and William Derrick Bungy, Sr.; uncle Louis Parker, and two special nephews, Craig Lee Custis and Keymoura Custis. Nancy Charlotta Custis will forever be held as a precious jewel in all of our hearts. Lovingly Submitted, The Family

Nancy Charlotta Custis

December 3, 1952 - November 4, 2023