Nancy J. Wilson

Nancy Jean Wilson passed away on May 25, 2025, at the age of 74.
A Celebration of Life will be held on July 18 at 1:00 p.m. at Christ Community Church,
Leawood Campus, with a reception to follow at the church café. Guests are invited to
wear purple in honor of Nancy's life and legacy. https://cckc.church/leawood/
Born on January 3, 1951, Nancy was the eldest of four children to farming parents on
the outskirts of Eureka, KS. She learned the value of hard work early in life and carried
that spirit with her until her final days.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Kenneth Wilson; her daughters and sons-
in-law, Stephanie and Jim Browning, and Suzanne and Tom Pretti Jr.; six
grandchildren-James, Nicole, Ryan, Jeremiah, Jonathan, and Jadon; three siblings;
Beverly Connell (John), Ken Nichols (Beth Dull), and Donna Patton; and several
beloved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wayne and
Vera Nichols.
Nancy grew up in southeast Kansas, just outside the small town of Eureka. She spent
much of her youth working on her father's farm, milking cows and tending to chores.
She graduated from Eureka High School in 1969 and married her high school
sweetheart, Kenneth, in 1971, just two weeks shy of what would have been their 54th
anniversary.
Nancy worked in banking for several years, first in Cimarron and Manhattan, Kansas,
then in Garden City, Kansas. In 1987, the family moved to Overland Park, KS, where
she began a successful real estate career. For over 35 years, Nancy was a dedicated
and highly regarded realtor, often receiving recognition and awards for her work. Her
care for clients set her apart, she always went the extra mile to prioritize their needs.
Nancy continued serving clients with excellence up until her passing.
Above all, Nancy was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She and Kenneth
frequently traveled to be present for their grandchildren's birthdays, plays, sporting
events, and other special moments. She planned unforgettable family adventures,
lovingly prepared everyone's favorite meals, and offered unwavering support in all their
endeavors.
Nancy was widely known for her deep love of all things K-State and was often
considered their biggest fan.
She was also a passionate gardener and maintained a beautiful garden that brought joy
to neighbors and passersby.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Nancy's honor may be made to the Polycystic Kidney
Foundation. Please use this link https://support.pkdcure.org/fundraiser/6417060
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