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Mildred M. Nance, 95, of Old Ripley, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at St. Joseph Hospital, in Highland, IL.
Mildred was born, October 4, 1926, to John and Murtie (nee May) Plog, in Grantfork, IL. On June 29, 1944, she married Thomas “Leroy” Nance in Milwaukee, WI.
Mildred was a member of the Old Ripley Church of Christ, and the Eastern Star.
A homemaker, Mildred loved her family and grandchildren, and kept her house immaculate. She was always very generous, helping any of the kids, grandkids, nieces, nephews, and anyone who needed a helping hand. Mildred was an excellent cook, liked her antiques, and collected carnival glass. She enjoyed going to Kentucky Lake, spending as much time there as possible. While living at Hitz Home, Mildred enjoyed doing crafts, playing BINGO and making apple butter with fellow residents.
She is preceded in death by her parents John and Murtie Plog; siblings, George, Harold, Nellie, John and Bill.
Mildred is survived by her husband of 77 years, Thomas “Leroy” Nance, Pocahontas, IL; children, Patty (Bob) Thiems, Sorento, IL, and Jim (Nona) Nance, Pocahontas, IL; grandchildren, Brenda (Steve) Mollett, Larry (Holly) Thiems, Linda (Charles) Stearns, KayLynn (Jason Allen) Nance, Ryan (Allison) Nance; greatgrandchildren, Katelynn Mollett, Kaeden Mollett, Casey Thiems, Cara (Chandler) Bane, JT Thiems, Chad Stearns, Charlee Stearns, Kate Nance, Ryliegh Nance; and many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorials may be made to the Old Ripley Church of Christ.
Private services will be held.
Interment: Brown Cemetery
Meridith Funeral Home, Pocahontas, IL.
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