Nancy McCann Obituary
Nancy M. (Joseph) McCann, 86, of Port Charlotte, Florida, passed away on January 6, 2026. She was born on March 2, 1939, to Katie (Adams) and Johnnie Joseph in Leslie County, Kentucky, where she graduated from Bell County High School in 1962.
Nancy met the love of her life, Larry Eads, in 1997 in Moorehead, Kentucky, at Larry's camp, and remained together until her passing. They moved to Port Charlotte in 2001 from Paris, Kentucky.
Nancy enjoyed playing golf and softball, walking, cruising, and talking with friends and family on the phone. She was a member of the Moose, VFW, and American Legion.
Nancy will be deeply missed by her loving partner, Larry Eads; her daughter Joyce (Larry) Faulkner; and her son Robert Craig. She was preceded in death by her parents, Katie (Adams) and Johnnie Joseph, 2 brothers, and 3 sisters.
A private graveside service will be held at Sarasota National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Nancy's name to the American Cancer Society https://www.cancer.org/.
1515 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
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