Nancy Ann Garner, 72, of Tippecanoe, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at the Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia. Born March 2, 1951 in Dover, she was the only child of the late Daniel David and Cora Hazel (Wallace) O’Brien.

Nancy grew up in Dennison and enjoyed being a lifeguard at Dennison Pool while she attended St. Mary’s High School. After her 1969 graduation, she spent several years working as a dental assistant for Dr. Peck in Uhrichsville. Nancy then spent many years caring for her family as a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker, before eventually retiring from her position as the activities director at Country Club Retirement Center in Dover. She was a former member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in New Philadelphia where she had been active with the CCL and had most recently attended Goshen Community Church of the Nazarene. While living in Dover, she was a frequent volunteer calling Bingo for Central Catholic High School and St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.

On February 17, 1995, Nancy wed William W. Garner who survives her, along with her sons, Col. Kyle B. (Donna) Grygo who is stationed in South Korea and Aaron (Tiffany) Grygo of Leesburg, Virginia; stepchildren, Jason W. (Racheal) Garner, Eric A. (Amber) Garner, and Amber M. (Matt) Spurlock; grandchildren, Blake, Logan, Chloe, Mitchell, Elise, Korben, Julianna, Trenton, Solimar, and Marina; and great-granddaughter, Vivian.

Rev. Lee Randolph will officiate a memorial service on Tuesday, March 28, at 11:00 a.m. in the R. K. Lindsey Funeral Home in Dennison where her family will receive callers for an hour prior to the service. Interment will follow beside her parents in St. Mary’s Cemetery near Dennison. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Goshen Community Church of the Nazarene, 2501 David Rd. S.E., New Philadelphia, OH  44663 or the charity of the donor’s choice.

R.K. Lindsey Funeral Home, Inc.
740.922.1970
www.lindseyfh.com

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