Nancy Louise Smith

SHERBURN - Nancy L. Smith, age 75, of rural Sherburn, MN, passed away at her home with her family by her side on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

A Celebration of Life service will be held for Nancy at 11:00 AM on Monday, March 10, 2025, at the First Congregational Church of Sherburn, (212 N. Prairie Street, Sherburn, MN 56171) with Pastor Mike Ennis officiating. The service will be recorded and available afterwards at the bottom of this page.

Visitation will take place from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at the First Congregational Church of Sherburn (212 N. Prairie Street, Sherburn, MN 56171) as well as one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.

If you would like to leave a message of sympathy for Nancy's family, you can do so below on this page.

Nancy Louise Smith was born in 1949 to Jean and Willard Peters. She was the 2nd of 4 children. Nancy attended and graduated from Sherburn high school. She went on to marry Robert Smith in December of 1967. They had 3 children, Dean, Debbie and Doug. Bob and Nancy farmed together in rural Sherburn for over 50 years. 

Nancy was a member of the Jay Garden Club and took great pride in her flower garden, especially her beloved calla lilies. She was deeply involved in the First Congregational Church of Sherburn, where she served as the pianist for over 25 years. She also found great joy in attending her grandson’s hockey games and activities.

Nancy is survived by her husband, Robert "Bob"; children, Dean (Jack Thesing) Smith, Doug Smith, and Deb (William) Murray; grandson, Weston Murray; sisters, Terrie (Rodney) Hlavac and Lori Peters; brother, Douglas (Donna) Peters; sister-in-law, Leone Sheppard; her beloved cat, Beacon; as well as many cousins and extended family.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents.