Nancy McInnis of Arlington, Texas died on December 20, 2013 under hospice care in Irving, Texas after a brief illness. Nancy Lynn McEwen was born in Detroit on September 1, 1952. Her parents, William G. McEwen and Ruby (Whaley) McEwen predeceased her. Nancy graduated from Douglas MacArthur High School in Saginaw, Michigan and received her teaching degree from Western Michigan University. She moved to Texas in 1984 and began teaching kindergarten at Bonham Elementary School in Grand Prairie, Texas the following year. Among her honors was teacher of the year award for the 1996-1997 school year from Grand Prairie ISD. Nancy enjoyed sailing on Lake Ray Roberts in her boat William George. She also studied ancient Egypt and visited the country many times. She leaves behind her sister, Janet McEwen (Albuquerque), brother, William McEwen (Carrollton, Texas), sister, Patty Rowe (Saginaw, Michigan), three nieces, one nephew, countless friends, and her Maltese dog, Circe. In lieu of flowers, friends are asked to consider a donation to Friend of Arlington Animal Services (FAAS), c/o Rene Rosser, 1724 Montclair Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76013-1906. Online donations may be sent via Paypal to FAAScustomerservice@yahoo.com A memorial service will be held in spring 2014. Please send the family condolences and sign the guest book on this site. Arrangements are under the direction of: Aria Cremation Service & Funeral Home 1820 N Belt Line Road Irving, Texas 75061 972.607.4400