Nancy Nola Jean Carrero

Nancy Nola Jean Carrero obituary, Louisville, KY

Nancy Nola Jean Carrero

Nancy Carrero Obituary

Nancy Nola Jean Carrero, 43, of Louisville, Kentucky, joined her loved ones in heaven on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

Nancy was the life of our family parties, if not the bartender. Always making sure everyone had a good time with her one of a kind new drink. She was giving, kind, and thought a lot about others. Her warm presence and good heart was loved by many. She loved her family and friends but fiercely loved her two boy’s Jordan and Devin. Whom she raised with her loving husband of 24 years, Puggy. She loved and always worried about her brother Ramon, her love and bond with her sister sherry was unmeasurable. She missed and loved her parents and spoke of them often. Nancy was that person you wanted to know and no one could forget. She had great times and many laughs with her family and friends that will be cherished for a lifetime. Her famous line was YOUR MY GIRL!!!! and Nancy will always be our girl.

She was born on October 29, 1982 in Munster, Indiana to Raymond and Linda (Whitler) Carrero. She is preceded in death by her Father, Raymond Carrero, Mother, Linda Jean Carrero, Son, Tyler Lanham, Grandmothers, Ana Carrero, Imojean Laxton, and Cousin, Dylan Bryant.

Nancy is survived by her loving Husband of 24 years, Lonnie Lee Lanham, Children, Jordan R. Lanham, Devin C. Lanham, Justin (Alexis) Lanham, Grandchildren, Aspen Lanham, Jayden Lanham, Siblings, Ramon C. Carrero, Ana "Sherry" Carrero, Emma (Eric) Lanham, Elizabeth (John) Winbun, Nieces, Ashley (David) Zamore, Autumn Carrero, Alecya Carrero, Nephews, Austin Carrero, George (Cheyenne) Nolbertowicz, many great-nieces & nephews, Cousins, Dena (Brad) Weedman, Danielle (Donnie) Vicari, Joshua (Gabby) Vicari, Jeremy (Whitney) Vicari, Cassi (PJ) Vicari, also the Carrero Family, Special Appreciation to Friends, Jennifer Richter and Jessica Bottoms.

Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - Southwest Louisville Chapel, (10304 Dixie Hwy). Visitation will continue the next day at 9:30 am until her Funeral Service at 2:00 pm on Friday, at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - Southwest Louisville Chapel.

The family requests that contributions in Nancy’s memory be made to The American Cancer Society

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