Nancy J. Piper

Nancy June Piper passed away peacefully in Peoria, IL, on December 3, 2023, at the age of 89.
Nancy was born in Peoria, IL, on June 10, 1934, to Virgil Martin and Eugenia (Fisher) Martin. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in Education from Southern Illinois University. After a brief time in California, she settled in Peoria and worked as an elementary school teacher for many years.
She is survived by her step-children, Hugh Andrew (Susan) Piper and Heidi Piper; grandchildren: Skyler (Lisa) Anderson, Kayden Anderson, Chase (Karissa) Anderson, A.J. Grainger, Lucas Anderson, Giacomo Morini, Julia Morini, and Liam Piper; and great-grandchild, Nora Anderson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Vaden Piper and sisters, Mary (Dick) Cole and Elizabeth (Bob) Chaney.
Nancy loved her family and friends and was very generous, dedicating her time to service for others. She was an active member of St. Paul's Cathedral in Peoria for more than 40 years. She served in the St. Martha's Guild, Parish Life, and Outreach Teams, was a Sunday Greeter, and could always be found in the kitchen for special events.
Nancy loved the mountains and to be outdoors, was a great cook, and could be often found baking cookies for church events. She loved to travel and traveled extensively with her husband Hugh on all seven continents. She was a word game master, loved spending time with her grandchildren, and was always ready to listen and laugh together.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Services will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 3601 N. North St., Peoria, IL, 61604. The visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. and the service will begin at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Jonathan Thomas officiating. The internment will directly follow the service at the church.
Flowers may be sent to St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to St. Paul's Episcopal Church Food Pantry, Peoria, Illinois.