Nancy Carol Johnson Van Horn

1946 - 2024

Nancy Carol Johnson Van Horn

Nancy Carol Johnson Van Horn, beloved mother to two daughters, Kristine Amack of Cazenovia, NY and Sarah Helvey of Omaha, NE, passed away on November 13, 2024.

She was born in Kearney, NE in 1946 to Sidney and Jane Johnson, and raised on a farm along the South Platte River. Nancy attended Kearney High School, graduating in 1964. She married her high school sweetheart, Jim Van Horn, in 1967 and together they raised their family in Lincoln until his untimely passing in 1998.

Nancy was a devoted grandmother to four granddaughters, Amelia and Ruby Amack, and Marigold and Marley Helvey, her pride and joy. She loved attending their sporting events and musical performances.

Many people will agree that Nancy had a gift for caretaking for others in times of need. She enjoyed traveling with family and friends, attending Husker sporting events, participating in dance class, and spending time with many long-time neighbors and friends. Nancy had a special connection with her sons-in-law, Jeff Amack and Jay Helvey.

Nancy was preceded in death by her husband and parents, and is survived by her brother Herb Johnson and wife Linda of Kearney, NE, and her sister Judy Hall of Lonetree, CO; and her companion of 23 years, Dan Windhorst of Scottsbluff, NE.

A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, November 25th, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mark's United Methodist Church in Lincoln in the Chapel. Livestream at roperandsons.com.

Donations to Parkinson's Nebraska or the Josie Harper Hospice House in her name are appreciated.

Parkinson's Nebraska

16811 Burdette Street, Suite One

Omaha, NE 68116

Josie Harper Hospice House

7415 Cedar Street

Omaha, NE 68124