Nancy Swain Obituary
Nancy was born in Evansville, Indiana on August 26, 1935 to LeRoy and Elsie (Small) Atkins. She was a 1953 graduate of Bosse High School and retired from Deaconess as a secretary after 22 years. Nancy enjoyed 18 years of volunteering at the Christian Life Center clothing bank and was a member of Christian Fellowship Church. She loved her annual trips for over 20 years to visit her step-sister, Charlotte, in Oregon. Talented in dance, she was a member of the Friday Night Dance Club and Coterie Dance Club. Butch and Nancy had the opportunity to house two German Men's Chorus singers in their home and, later, loved traveling to Germany to spend time with the friends they had made. She will always be remembered as a kind, loving, and generous lady.
Nancy is survived by her daughter, Deborah Swain of Evansville, IN; son, Daniel Swain (Elaine) of Cumming, GA; grandchildren, Katharine "Katie" Karger of Evansville, IN, and Warner Karger (Kendra) of Uniontown, KY; a great-grandson, Theodore "Theo" Karger; a very dear friend, Peggy Tuley; two special nieces, Jennie Claus and Sara Creamer; a special nephew, Jim Atkins; and niece and nephews.
Nancy was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Irvin Carl "Butch" Swain in 2018; a daughter, Rebecca Karger in 2023; her parents; step sister, Charlotte Lambert; and a brother, Robert Atkins.
A celebration of Nancy's life will be held on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Browning Funeral Home, 738 Diamond Ave., Evansville, IN 47711. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery.
Friends may visit from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at Browning Funeral Home and again from 9:00 am until service time on Thursday at Browning Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Christian Life Center, 509 S. Kentucky Ave., Evansville, IN 47714; Evansville Rescue Mission, 500 E. Walnut St., Evansville, IN 47713; and Deaconess Hospice, 611 Harriet St., Evansville, IN 47710.
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