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Alla Nance Obituary

Nance, Alla Rebia 90, homemaker, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2017. Rosary, 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 21; Funeral Mass, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 22, both at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church. Preceded in death by parents, Johnny and Georgia (Maher) Criser; husband, Sam Nance; son, Larry Nance; sister, Barbara Williams. Survivors: children, Greg (Melissa) Nance, Sandra (Bill) Kindle, David (Debra) Nance, Stephen (Jean) Nance all of Wichita, Michael (Terri) Nance of Tuscon, AZ, Sam (Jean) Nance, Jim (Paula) Nance all of Wichita, Tom (Tonia) Nance of Goddard; brother, Bill (Glo) Criser of Oklahoma City, OK; 23 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren. Memorials established with Kansans For Life, 3301 W. 13th St. N., Wichita, KS 67203 and Bishop Carroll Catholic High School, 8101 W. Central, Wichita, KS 67212. Downing & Lahey Mortuary West. Share tributes online at www.dlwichita.com

Published by Wichita Eagle from Nov. 19 to Nov. 20, 2017.
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Sorry this is so late! Just wanted you to know how very sorry I am about the loss of your mom. I have so many wonderful memories of her. She was a super wonderful lady and I know how very much you will all miss her. You have been in my thoughts and prayers!

Ruth Ann Timmermeyer

January 24, 2018

My sincerest condolences to the Nance family who grew up in the house I now live in. Now and then I come across a reminder of your family. I only knew her by purchasing her home but she was a kind and honest person. After we purchased the home she sent us a check as she had received a claim for roof damage and thought it should belong to us. Little gestures that show what a person is made of. Rest in peace

November 25, 2017

We remember Grandma Nance as the number one fan at the B.C. bowling matches.May she rest in peace. Rutter family

Mark Rutter

November 22, 2017

Keeping you in our prayers.
Nancy and Chris Lugo

November 21, 2017

To all the Nance family, my heartfelt condolences. Your mom and dad both made this world a better place. I don't know of many families that could field an entire baseball team themselves, but you guys did! (with Alla Rebia serving as the scorekeeper). Your mom's eternal reward is certainly assured. She was devoted to her family, loving to all she knew and ever-faithful in her service to God. I look forward to seeing her again some day, as do we all. Thank you for sharing her with us. May she rest in peace.

Michael Belluomo

November 21, 2017

Alla Rebia was always a cheerful (and talkative!) volunteer at the KFL office. We will always remember her. Our sympathies to your family.

Del and Amy Torkelson

November 21, 2017

Our deepest sympathies and heartfelt prayers to the Nance and Kindle families. Thinking of you this week.

Bonnie Jarvis & Mindy Nance

November 21, 2017

Greg and family,
Please accept our deepest condolences on the death of your mother. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace.

Geoff and Jeanne Gawdun

November 21, 2017

Sam and Nance Family,
Another part of the old St Pat's family has passed and will be dearly missed. I remember your mother very well, she was always around school doing something and she was never without a smile. She had to be blessed daily by God to have had the strength to keep up with you and all your brothers. Our families thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Mark Stump

Mark Stump

November 20, 2017

Sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.

Mike Phillips

November 20, 2017

I always enjoyed visiting with Alla Rebia at Kansans for Life and St. Francis. Such a nice lady! I'll remember all of the Nance family in my prayers.

Sharyn Donovan

November 19, 2017

Very sorry for your loss. We enjoyed the time we spent with Rebia on Friday night bowling league. Those were good times! In our prayers.
Steve & Evelyn Sandell
Randy Cox

November 19, 2017

We are so very sorry to hear about your loss . Gary and I will keep you in our prayers.

Cathie Graham

November 19, 2017

We are sorry for your loss. Keeping your family in our prayers. Heaven has another Angel to watch over you.

Danny & JoAnn Burt

November 19, 2017

Tom, Tonia and family, sorry to hear about your loss. Many hugs and much love to you all!

Linda Kastrup

November 19, 2017

What a blessing she was to our community! Her many children (and grandchildren) have made the world a much better place. So fitting she would return to her Lord on the weekend the gospel read "Well done my good and faithful servant." Praying for you all.

Alisa Franco

November 19, 2017

I knew your mom from Cornerstone. I lead a hymn sing-a-long & when your mom felt up to it she would attend. Rebia was always happy & upbeat & would speak so fondly of you all (her family).
I really enjoyed getting to know Rebia (my parents have lived at Cornerstone as well for 7 1/2 years. ) Dad is in the long term side now & Mom was still in the assisted living side until the end of September, when she passed away as well.
Please know my prayers & thoughts are with your family.

Pam Boucher

November 19, 2017

Aunt Reba you will be missed. We love you to the moon and back. My heart is mixed with saddness and joy. Sad that you are gone from us but joyous that you are reunited with the love of your life and son, brother in laws, etc, etc. Celebrate and watch over us. We celebrate you and the wonderful woman you are. Sweet cousins you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Hugs to you all.

Carole & Terry Maxwell

November 19, 2017

We will miss her so much!

Jeannie Nance

November 19, 2017

We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you all. May her vibrant soul forever rest in peace. With love and sympathy, The Jesse and Stephanie Glazier Family

Jesse and Stephanie Glazier

November 19, 2017

She was indeed a great lady, friend, mother, grandmother AND great grandmother. She will be missed by us and many others!

Sandra and Jack Bertoglio

November 19, 2017

She was indeed a great lady. A wonderful friend, mother, grandmother AND great grandmother. She always had a very positive attitude, was fun to be with and will be deeply missed.

Sandra and Jack Bertoglio

November 19, 2017

What a great Lady! We have many fond memories of her from St Patrick parish and Bishop Carroll football days. She and her family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Don & Judy Lewis

November 19, 2017

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