Nancy Sue Ward
Nancy Ward, 82, of Springfield died at 8:08 am, Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at St. John’s Hospital. She was born October 15, 1933 to Floyd and Margaret Cheak Cornell. She married Jack L. Ward on June 13, 1953 and he preceded her in death on July 14, 1999.
She is also preceded in death by her parents and step mother, Martha Nilson Cornell.
She is survived by three daughters, Teresa Ward Nuss of Springfield, Kathryn (Mark) Reilly of Waunakee, WI and Diana (Charlie) Foor of Springfield; nine grandchildren, Jeremy Davis, Angeline Nuss, Schuyler Ward, Kaitlyn (David) Senn, Samantha Reilly (Fiance: Justin Zurbuchen), Eric (Nana) Ward, Sarah (Kenneth) McCart, Deana Peecher and Zachary Peecher; eight great grandchildren; two sisters, Karen (Darrel) Malcom of Carol Stream, IL and Carol (Robert) Norton of Springfield.
Nancy was a member of South Side Christian Church. She was a self-sacrificing person that enriched many people’s lives. She retired from St. John’s Hospital after 14 years.
The family will be hosting a memorial service at 2:30 pm, Saturday, December 12, 2015 at Real Life Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Protective League
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kay Wooters-Ogan posted on 12/13/15
Your whole family has my sympathy. When my first husband, Howard Wooters and I moved to Springfield, Illinois area, Nancy and her husband Jack made us feel so welcome. They went to Bunn Park Christian church with us and made us feel right at home. The youngest child Diana was our babysitter. She was great with kids and knew just what to do in an emergency. I especially want her to know how much I appreciated her love and care of Jeff and later Gwen. You had a great Mom and Dad and I have great memories of you all. God bless you and comfort you now during new loss and God's gain. Jack , Nancy and Howard are probably having a party in heaven. Love in Christ, Kay Wooters-Ogan