Nancy Sheets

Nancy R. Sheets, age 76, of Mount Gilead, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2016, at her residence, following a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born on September 15, 1939, to the late Charles E. and Vera (Alexander) Ward in Chillicothe, OH, and graduated from Grove City High School.

On June 22, 1957, Nancy married the love of her life, William H. Sheets, in Obetz, OH. Together they have shard 58 years of wonderful memories.

Nancy devoted her life to taking care of her family as a homemaker. Her cooking and baking always brought the family together. Some of the family favorites include: potato salad, deviled eggs, lasagna, potato soup, meatloaf, and Christmas cookies of which she would bake a hundred dozen or so each year. Nancy also liked to sew, quilt, and crochet. Each child was given the gift of one of her quilts.

Outside of taking care of her family, Nancy liked to indulge herself with bingo and slot machines. She enjoyed the Hollywood Casino and going to Vegas. Every chance she got, Nancy also liked to beat her husband in a good game of cards. With a love for the outdoors, Nancy enjoyed the times she spent camping with family. She will be remembered for being a wonderful and caring wife, mother, and grandmother.

Nancy is survived by her husband, Bill; children: William "Dean" (Dana) Sheets of Columbus, Steven "Steve" (Darlene) Sheets of Vinton Co., Tracy Lynn Shelton of Orville, OH, Penny (Tommy) Thomas of Columbus, and Shari (Teal) Williams of Mount Gilead; grandchildren: Billy, Mikey, Danny, Bobby, Josh, Jessica, Jimmy, Paige, Dom, Mitch, Gavin, Alex, Aurora, August, Krystal, Patrick, Levi, and Cody; great grandchildren: Haylee, Emma, Grace, Gabe, Lacey, Libby, Jayden, Jovian, Trent, Kyle, T.J., Ally, Bryan, Savannah, and Sammy; brother, James "Jim" Ward of San Diego, CA; and sister, Pat Taylor of Sevierville, TN.

She was preceded in death by her parents; infant daughter, baby sheets; great grandchild, Serenity; and sister, Linda Sylvia.

Family will greet friends from 5 to 6 PM on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at the Snyder Funeral Home, Craven Chapel. 67 N. Main St., Mount Gilead, OH. A memorial service will follow at 6 PM with Chaplin Jeff Slider officiating.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Hospice of Morrow County for their endless support during their difficult time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Nancy's memory to Hospice of Morrow County.

Snyder Funeral Homes of Mount Gilead are honored to serve Nancy's family and your condolences may be expressed to them by visiting www.SnyderFuneralHomes.com.