Nancy Lynn Jedele

08/22/1950 - 08/26/2025

Nancy Lynn (Pope) Jedele was called home to be with her Lord on August 26, 2025 after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease.
Nancy was born on August 22, 1950 to Herbert A. and Elizabeth A. (Foote) Pope, in Ann Arbor Michigan.
She was confirmed at Salem Ev. Lutheran Church in Ann Arbor and graduated from Pioneer High School in 1968.
She met the love of her life, James L. Jedele, in the fall of 1968 and they were married on September 12, 1970.
In 1975, they moved to Dexter, MI where they raised their 6 children in the house that they built.
Nancy was an active member of Faith Lutheran Church in Dexter, MI for more than 50 years.
Nancy worked at UofM hospital for more than 25 years as an inpatient unit clerk. She spent most of those years in the SICU where she made many wonderful friends. She truly loved her job and considered it her "home away from home".
Nancy and Jim started Berry Hill Farm in 1986. Initially started as a red raspberry farm, they grew the farm into a fall destination with its large pumpkin patch and fun fall decorations. Nancy enjoyed meeting all who visited the farm and many who visited became friends.
She was a member of the North American Raspberry and Blackberry Association.
Nancy is survived by her husband Jim and her 6 children: Philip (Jenefer) Jedele of Dexter, Julie (Matthew) Desbrough of Manchester, Brian Jedele of CT, Sarah (Spencer) Schmitz of Saline, David (Jen) Jedele of Fowlerville and Paul (Laura) Jedele of Kalamazoo. As well as her 12 Grandkids: Alyssa, Erin & Austin Jedele; Nathan, Annalise, Rachel & Alinda Desbrough; Megan Jedele; Owen & Kayla Jedele; Bodie & Luka Schmitz.
She is also survived by her brother David (Barb) Pope; sisters Peggy (Tom) Dorow, Julie (Steve) Mills, and Martha (Jeff) Asmussen; sisters-in-law Carol Tunningley, Phyllis Risdon and Joyce Beach; as well as many nieces & nephews.
Nancy was preceded in death by her parents Herbert & Betty Pope, Mother-in-law & Father-in-law Alvin and Lorinda Jedele, brother Paul Pope, brothers-in-law Gerald Tunningley & Tom Risdon, sister-in-law Sally Pope and nephews Adam Risdon & Garth Tunningley.
Nancy loved her family dearly, especially her children and grandchildren. Her family was always her top priority. She loved gathering the family in her home, making sure each holiday was special. She gave the best back/shoulder rubs and arm tickles EVER and sang "You are my Sunshine" & "Skinamarinky, dinky dink" on repeat to her grandkids. She loved to be outside in her flower and fairy gardens; she would spend hours getting them "just right". She will be deeply missed and remembered for her hard work ethic and kind and loving nature.
The family will receive friends at Cole Funeral Chapel, 214 E. Middle St. Chelsea 48118 on Friday, Aug 29 from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm.
A celebration of her life and her faith will be held at Faith Lutheran Church, 9575 N. Territorial Rd. Dexter Michigan 48130 on Saturday Aug. 30 at 11am with Pastor Biga officiating. A luncheon will follow the service.
A private burial will be held.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Faith Lutheran Church, Parkinson's Foundation, or Heartland Hospice.