Nanci Ann Smith
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Nanci Ann Smith went to be with our Lord and Savior on February 15, 2016 after a 32-year fight with M.S. Nanci was born June 27, 1946 to Ivan and Lenore Shull in Topeka, Kansas. A few years later they moved to Lawrence. She is survived by her loving husband, Bob of 51 years; son, Marty and special friend, Shelley; grandsons, Cody and Christian; sister, Amanda Cater (Stephen Guggenheim) of Bozeman, Montana; nephew, Matt Cater and family; and niece, Kelly Hardie (Paul); sister-in law, Nancy DeMuth of Edmond, Oklahoma; nephew, Tom DeMuth and family of Edmond, Oklahoma; and niece, Gay Lynn McRay and family of Chickasha, Oklahoma; and many other family members.
She was preceded in death by her parents; Ivan and Lenore Shull; and in-laws, Eldon and Inez Smith.
Nanci had a wonderful and interesting life with Bob. She dearly loved Marty and her grandsons and always looked forward to their Sunday dinners.
They were in a motorcycle group and they also took many trips on their bikes. They especially enjoyed belonging to a group of antique car restorers and collectors which had been together for quite a long time and were really good friends. They enjoyed the trips they took their cars to at different car shows. Nanci enjoyed going and playing Bunco with a group of friends and going to lunch or movies with the Red Hat group she was in. She had a real passion for teddy bears and had quite a collection of the adorable fuzzy little critters. She was never at a loss for words and could carry on a conversation forever even with total strangers. She was very good at keeping in touch with family and friends. She had a special place in her heart for her church, Free Methodist Church and loved going with her family.
The family would like to thank the staff of Baldwin Healthcare and Visiting Nurses of Lawrence for their wonderful care of Nanci.
Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, February 19, 2016 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. A celebration of life and potluck will be held at 2 p.m. at Fall Leaf Farm, 22652 Alexander Road in Linwood, Kansas 66052. Inurnment will be held at a later date at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorials may be made in her name to the National M.S. Society and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
Sorry to hear of Nanci’s passing, she will be remembered for all of her kindness as she was everyone’s friend. Her love for her family and friends will always be felt through her spirit and goodness.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I loved Nanci as a true friend. She was like an Aunt to our grandson Zayden. She was always there when my daughter Mary needed her. She was at Zayden’s birthday parties and many family events we had. I will miss her wonderful spirit and love for life. She’ll always be watching over all of us and will be with us.
Nanci had a big heart-always willing to help, listen and be a special friend. I told her she was like a second sister(my sisters birthday was also on June 27 who also passed.
Nanci you will be in my heart forever-I miss you!
God bless the family and help them get through this time.
My deepest sympathy to the families of this wonderful spirt, named Nanci. Nanci was a friend to everyone. She will missed deeply. God bless Nanci and each of her families.
Bob & Family,
So sorry to hear of Nanci’s passing. Thoughts & prayers are with you.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Nancy and her family. She was a great individual. Always had a small. She will be missed dearly.
Nancy you are reunited with a few of your friends from the bus company Eloise,Melvin,Marlin,Rick,Glen, and a few others. So sad your gone but happy you aren’t suffering. Thanks for being the friend u were….God be with Bob and your family…….
Nanci was such a nice person! I’ve known Nanci since I was a little kid and she was always sweet to me. I’m sorry for your loss Bob! Nanci was a long time friend of my mom and dad, Fran & Robbie, she will be missed.
Nanci was special…..She will be missed.
Linda Lester, The Etc Shop
As the owner of a nail salon for many years. Nanci was a dear client and always had a smile. Sorry for your loss. She will be remembered fondly
Bob, Marty & Family—
Nanci will forever be in our hearts–she is a wonderful spirit, full of laughter and generosity. She loved her family & friends, and was always there to listen, truly a great friend to me. What a wonderful sense of gab she had! I will miss her terribly. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Love, Teresa, Alexandrea, Jamie Marie & Angelina
My sincerest and deepest sympathies go out to Nanci’s family. Thoughts and prayers to all.
We would like to give our condolences to the family of Nancy Ann Smith, who was always an enthusiastic joy whenever we spoke.
Especially for Matthew Cater (nephew) and Kelley Cater Hardie (niece)
Dear Bob and Family,
Thinking of you at this sad time and remembering Nanci. Though we were separated by time and distance, she was a good friend and I will never forget her.
So sorry to hear that Nanci had passed. Sending special prayers your way.
Dave and Barb
Dear Bob and Family,
Thinking of you, Marty, and boys and keeping you in our prayers. Your loving memories of Nanci will sustain you in the days ahead. Sending our love your way.
Jim & Barbara
Nanci, what can we say you will be greatly missed, with such a big heart and endlessly conversations, always can put a smile on your face. Bob we send our deepest sympathy for your loss.
Our hearts are with you and your family at this time of loss.
God Bless your family
The Jako Family
Long Beach, California
I am very saddened by the loss of Nanci. She was a wonderful lady and a joy to know. Mary Gordon
So sorry to hear of Nancy’s passing she will be sorely missed.
What a beautiful service. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Nanci had a wonderful spirit and her laugh was infectious. She will be missed.
Love, Stacey, Cameron, Sierra & Tana Smith
To the family: So very sorry to hear of your loss. Nancy was always so nice and bubbly and fun to be around. I know she will be missed deeply but hang on to all the wonderful times and share stories often. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bob and Marty, thinking about you both. sorry for your loss.
I love you grandma