Nancy Jane Ruffini

Nancy was born in Milford, MA to Elmer and Lillian Jackson. A lifelong Catholic educator, she retired from teaching at Our Lady of Peace School in Kansas City. In retirement, Nancy served her community as a substitute teacher in the Belton School District and her Parish School of Religion.

She was an avid reader, baker, bird-watcher, flower gardener and loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, James Richard Ruffini; her parents and a son, Richard Jackson Ruffini. She is survived by a daughter, Jamie Ruffini, son Andrew (Lisa) Ruffini, son Alec (Amy) Ruffini, daughter Kirstie (Bill) Roberts, grandchildren: Adam Ford, Aaron Ford, Shelby (Adam) Stangl, Aly Ruffini, Nick Ruffini, Delaney Roberts, Gabby Ruffini, William Roberts and Sophie Ruffini; three sisters, Shirley (Alfred) Crocker, Lorraine (Edward) Bennett and Carol (Herb) McGee.

Visitation will be held from 5:00pm to 7:00pm with the Rosary at 5:00pm, Wednesday, May 26 at St. Sabina Catholic Church, 700 Trevis Avenue, Belton, MO 64012. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00am, Thursday, May 27 at St. Sabina. Interment in Mount Moriah Cemetery South.

Memorial contributions may be made in Nancy's honor to Uplift Organization 1516 Prospect Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64127 or to The Alzheimer's Association.