Naomi Ferguson Stock

STOCK, Naomi Ferguson, loving wife of James Stock, mother of Jonathan Kent Stock (married to Dr. Kimberly Vincent Stock), grandmother of Heather Nicole Stock and Nathan James Stock, died February 1, 2012, after nearly two years of cancer treatment. Naomi graduated valedictorian of her high school, attended Ohio State University, graduated cum laude from Miami University and was initiated into Phi Beta Kappa, earned a Master’s Degree and spent a 38 year career in education in Southwest Ohio: Lakota School District, Greene County JVS, Princeton City Schools (Department Chair), and 26 years as a supervisor in the Great Oaks Career and Technical Program. She received the state supervisor of the year award in 1995. She was active in her professional organizations serving as state president, and was honored as a 50-year member of the National Organization (AAFCS). A long-time member of the Church of the Nazarene, she contributed to its educational outreach and participated in Work and Witness programs in building churches in third world countries including Paraguay, Dominican Republic, Peru, Brazil, and Papua New Guinea. Active in Republican Party politics in Butler County, she served as Precinct leader and on the Central Committee for 23 years and was secretary for ten of those years. She was named “Republican of the Year” for Butler County in 2008. An avid traveler, she visited 70 countries on six continents, some as often as 16 times. Twice she circumnavigated the globe in her travels – once by ship and once by air. Recently, she and her husband were recognized by Miami University and the West Chester and Liberty Community Foundation for their contribution to education in SW Ohio. She loved people and was loved in return by many whose lives she touched over the years through her educational, civic, and religious activities. She will be missed by many, but especially by her family. Visitation will be held at the West Chester Church of the Nazarene, 7951 Tylersville Rd., West Chester, OH 45069 on Monday, February 6, 2012 from 10 a.m. until the funeral service at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: West Chester Church of the Nazarene.