Nancy Lou Dinsmore

Nancy Lou Dinsmore obituary, Bowling Green, KY

Nancy Lou Dinsmore

Nancy Dinsmore Obituary

Visit the Hardy and Son Funeral Homes & Cremation - Bowling Green website to view the full obituary.

Nancy Lou Paden Dinsmore, 87 of Bowling Green passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 into the care of her Lord and Savior.

She was born in Dayton, Ohio to the late Harold and Clintontine “Tina” Paden. She was also preceded in death by her stepfather, Marvin Steimla, two brothers, Ronnie and David Paden. Nancy attended Wayne High School and Ohio State University. She is a graduate of Western Kentucky University. She taught 4H club members. Together she and Wayne operated The Lion and the Lamb Antiques in Auburn. Nancy attended Richpond Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday School teacher. She was a born again Christian and loved the Lord, her church and Bible study groups. She studied her Bible at least 1 to 4 hours each day to learn more about the Lord.

She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Wayne Dinsmore; three children, Peggy Sue Wallace, Dan Dinsmore and Cindy Ann Johnson; eight grandchildren, Aaron Wallace, Amy Wallace, Kristina Johnson, Ethan Johnson, William Dinsmore, and Evan Dinsmore; and four great grandchildren, Jacob Cole, Ryan Wallace, Julian Ortiz and Micah Wallace.

The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Richpond Baptist Church, 200 Brad Ave, Bowling Green, Ky with burial in Auburn Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Friday at the church and 9-10 a.m. Saturday. Funeral arrangements are in in the care of Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel.

The family request in lieu of flowers donations be made to Richpond Baptist Church Building Fund.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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