Nancy Fobb Obituary
A graduate of Bushnell High School and a former basketball player, Nancy married Lebies James Fobb and raised four children while traveling the world as a proud Air Force wife. She later rose to the highest civilian rank (GS-15) as Chief of Morale, Welfare, and Recreation for the U.S. Air Force, serving at bases in Florida, Panama, Japan, Texas, and Ohio before retiring.
Nancy was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and member of Wahoo Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school. She is survived by her children Jeri Payne (Jeffrey), Joel Fobb (Janie), and Jeffrey Fobb (Sandra); 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and her beloved dog, Dolly. She was preceded in death by her son, Benjamin Fobb.
Nancy will be remembered for her strength, faith, and love for her family.
Service will be held at Wahoo Baptist Church on July 11,2025 at 11am. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made in her memory to Wahoo Baptist Church.
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Mary Emerson McDonald
July 8, 2025
So sorry to hear of Nancy,s passing. Remembering all the good times we had in school. Spent some fun times with her in Wahoo, going swimming,going to church. Sweet memories.
Timothy Hay
July 2, 2025
My fondess memory of Nancy was several of us were at Tony Dorset´s night club in Chicago. We had a great time and she seemed to be very happy being with us club managers. We danced and laughed for several hours. She was a great lady
I wish we had more like her in those days. May God bliss her. Tim Hay
John Laurance
July 2, 2025
Fond memories of Nancy, I worked with her at Homestead AFB. Nancy always had great programs for everyone at the Community Center.
Joanne Triolo Hull
July 1, 2025
I am so sad to learn of Nancy's passing. She always had a beautiful smile on her face. To Jeri, Jeff and the whole Fobb family, my very deepest condolences and much love. Joanne Triolo Hull
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Stella Gustafson
July 1, 2025
I remember all the lunches we had after church at Wahoo she always had a smile on her face
Mike and Paula Knight
July 1, 2025
Tracy Bumpus
July 1, 2025
Prayers for your family and friends!!! We will treasure you in our hearts forever! Sending much love
Karen Jernigan
July 1, 2025
Aunt Nancy was the youngest in the family but never a "baby. " She was a force of nature. Her family was a tremendous source of pride for her. She was a loving and much loved sister. She was the auntie that you took seriously. She suffered no fools or foolishness. I was always proud that she thought me a "young lady." She was a woman of great faith. Her closeness to her family and God made her life worthy of admiration and complete. Rest in peace knowing you lived life to it's fullest and best. You will be missed and thought of often.
Jessica Salvail
July 1, 2025
Prayers and condolences to the family.
Donald Jackson
July 1, 2025
Prayers are lifted up for Your Family. Ms. Fobb and I worked together at Homestead AFB.
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