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Nancy Messamore Obituary
Nancy D. Messamore
Sept. 9, 1936 - Dec. 4, 2021
NORMAL - Nancy D. Messamore, age 85, of Normal IL, passed away at 7:36 a.m. on Saturday December 4, 2021, at the McLean County Nursing Home, Normal, IL. Her visitation will be 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at Christ The King Episcopal Church 1210 S. Fell Ave, Normal, IL. Her funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at the church, Fr. John Richmond will be officiating. The family requests that everyone follow CDC guidelines for COVID precautions. Burial will be at East Lawn Cemetery, Bloomington, IL.
The family suggests memorials be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Arrangements are being handled by Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington, IL.
Nancy was born September 9, 1936, in Normal, IL, the daughter of Floyd Jacob and Mildred Robinson Mohr. She married Donald Ray "Don" Messamore on December 14, 1956, in Carlock, IL. He passed away December 13, 2020.
Surviving are her two children: Danny Messamore, Bloomington, IL, Susie (Rob) Neudecker, Largo, FL; son in-law Gerry Smith, Bloomington, IL; sister in-law, Betty Messamore, Normal, IL; seven grandchildren: Alison Messamore, Gerry (Kelly) Smith III, Tony (Charity) Smith, Lindsay (Randy) Tomera, Ashley (Will) Gleason, Nick and Bryce Neudecker; eight great-grandchildren.
Nancy is preceded in death by her parents; stepmother, Edna Bigger Mohr; her daughter, Linda Smith; brother, Wayne Mohr; sister-in-law, Lois Devore-King; and her brother-in law, Ronald Messamore.
Nancy was a 1956, graduate of Normal Community High School and was a Thespian.
She and her husband Don were lifelong farmers. Nancy was an active 4-H leader in the Arrowsmith Wide Awakes Club for many years. She also served as a county and state President for the Illinois Association for Home & Community Education. Nancy was active in many clubs and loved to socialize. She was long time supporter of Chicago Cubs Baseball and the Illini Basketball team. She was a loving, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister. She attended Saybrook Christian Church, Eastview Christian Church and often attended Christ The King Episcopal Church, Normal, IL.
One of Nancy and Don's great joys was hosting annual Memorial Day and Labor Day breakfasts for family and friends at Moraine View State Park. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Please view the obituary and share your condolences and memories online at www.calvertmemorial.com.
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Pat Pulokas
December 7, 2021
Nancy and I went together to many IAHCE Annual Conferences and had such a great time together. She knew EVERYONE there and they loved her so because of her many friendship all around the state. She was a gem and we shall miss her.
Betty Steinlicht
December 7, 2021
My sympathy and prayers for your family. Nancy was such a sweet lady. I remember her as a 4-H leader and knowing her at the United Methodist church in Arrowsmith many years ago.
Robin Bagwell
December 6, 2021
I´m sorry for your loss in the passing of a beautiful lady.
I worked in extension for 20 years and attended many of the HCE meetings teaching programs in each unit once a year for all the units.
I thoroughly enjoyed Nancy the whole while! It was fun watching her work a room as social, energetic and cheerful as she was.
She put a whole lot into her dedication as an HCE member. No wonder she was a member of many social clubs.
May you share many wonderful memories of this wonderful lady for years to come.
Linda Mallory Lindstrom
December 5, 2021
I enjoyed Nancy´s friendship. We sat together many times on our Bloomington Parks and Rec trips. She always enjoyed shopping for jewelry. Always smiling and friendly
joy deem
December 5, 2021
Nancy was a bright light and made everyone smile.
Ann Renee (Harding) Frels
December 5, 2021
I am just so sorry for your loss. Nancy was such a lovely, talented person. I have lots of wonderful memories of her and Don. God bless all of you. Keeping you in my prayers.
Bob and Marilyn Moore
December 5, 2021
Danny and Susie so sorry for your loss, I didn't know she was ailing. We sure enjoyed the Labor Day Breakfasts at the park, we looked forward to them.
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