Nancy Oliver Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Journal Gazette & Times-Courier.
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jill oliver
June 29, 2020
It has been 9 years without you and I miss you everyday. We love and miss you mom!
mike swift
December 16, 2011
We were so sorry to here about Nancy She and Jay were great neighbors and we missed them so much when they left She was a great lady I miss the times in the driveways with the neighbors and all the Kids We had some Great Great Great times on 92nd Drive So sorry for your loss
Love the Swifts
Michael Tracy Mallory and Sam
Jill Oliver
September 26, 2011
Today would have been your 50th wedding anniversary, oh Mom, we miss you so much. Dad loves you and misses you! May you rest in peace.
Rita Brooks Rice
July 8, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. May you all find strength and peace from the wonderful memories you've shared with her. As a former MHS classmate, I have enjoyed visiting with Nancy over the years and her beautiful smile will be greatly missed.
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July 3, 2011
Jill and Kathy. When we (mhs class of 60) heard your parents were moving back to Mattoon, we were so happy. We have enjoyed many years of class meetings and supper clubs with them where we have laughed and made lots of good memories. Then we were all saddened to learn that your Mom was sick again. We fought along with her and prayed that she would have strength through those treatments. Then, we realized what a fighter she was....she was the one giving us strength....she was so strong. We will never forget the good times we had....she is forever in our hearts. May the love of God give you peace in your time of sorrow. Gene and Joan Clark
Marc Nale
July 3, 2011
Jay, Kathy, Jill, Debbie, and family:
I am so very sorry to hear of Nancy passing. May your memories of her help comfort you at this time of sorrow and loss. Nancy was truly special to all who knew and loved her.
May she rest in peace forever.
Gail Babson
July 3, 2011
Jay, Kathy, Jill,
I just found out about Nancy and wanted to let you know how very sorry I am. When I was in high school at Mattoon, Nancy was like a second mom to me. I loved hanging out at your house and missed you all dearly when I moved. I will never forget your offer to let me live with you if I wanted to finish my senior year at Mattoon. That says it all about the kind of person Nancy was.
Gail
Leah Nale
July 2, 2011
She is one of the strongest most loving person I know, and I am thankful that I had my Aunt Nancy in my life. I remember her laughter, and her making my favorite meal and the dancing we did together. Words can never express how much I will miss her. To my Uncle Jay and Cousin Kathy and Jill, I wish I could be there with you guys, I will be there is spirit, I love you to pieces. To Hannah, Austin and Gabriel if you ever need to talk I am always here for you. To my mother Debbie, my heart aches for you and I just want to hug and kiss you and tell you everything will get better with time. I love you all.
Leah Nale
Judy & Robert Gillum
July 2, 2011
Jay, Jill and family
May your blessed memories of the sparkle in Nancy's eyes light the way through this difficult time. With sincere sympathy for your loss.
Tom Gibbons
July 2, 2011
I am sorry to hear about this. At each reunion I had a good conversation with her. I will remember those conversations.
Cinda Moran
July 2, 2011
Jay and Family
Sorry about all of our loss, we all loved Nancy like she was our family. We in the Class of 1960's will miss her, we was lucky to be in the class of 1960 with her
Dick Cobble
July 1, 2011
Jay and family, I was very sorry to hear about Nancy. She was a good friend for over 60 yrs and I will miss her a great deal. She will be remember in the hearts of many for the fight she put up with for the last few years. She will be in my heart forever.
Teri Moore
July 1, 2011
Debbie and Jeff and Family:
I am so sorry to hear about your sister and mother-in-law. My prayers are with you.
The Dhom's
July 1, 2011
Kathy, Jeff, Hannah, and Austin:
I am sorry to hear of your loss...we will keep you all in our prayers!
Hal Fairley
July 1, 2011
Jay, Kathy, and Jill,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. It's been a LONG time since I've been around the Oliver clan but I can still hear the coaching and cheering if I pause for a minute. Those were some great times made available by parents who knew how to be involved in their kids life. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
Hal
July 1, 2011
Mom, you are my true hero, my inspiration. You showed me how to handle a hard time with true dignity and grace. I will carry you with me in my heart and keep you alive to my child through our memories and your story.
I miss you so much, may your memory always be for a blessing and may God keep you in his arms until I see you again.
Love Forever,
Your Favorite Youngest Daughter in Colorado,
Jill
tj simpson
July 1, 2011
jill im sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Teri South
July 1, 2011
Jay, Kathy, and Jill. I am very sorry to hear of Nancy's passing. I always so enjoyed the time we spent together and our talks. I will miss her. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
July 1, 2011
Jill
Don't know if you remember me. We played ball together at Lakeland and I remember going to your house for supper before games and after practice. Sorry for your loss. My e-mail is [email protected] or facebook under lisa carlen would love to catch up.
Cara Wellbaum Dillier
Erin Whitley
July 1, 2011
Jill,
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. It has been many years since I have seen her, but remember her as such a wonderful woman. Many hot days spent out at the ball fields, and she was always your biggest fan!! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please tell your Dad hello for me.
July 1, 2011
Her love knew no boundaries. I will miss her all the days of my life.
Debbie Lucas Nale
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