She was born in Dawson, IL on June 4, 1939, the daughter of Merle and Lesta Stanton Bumgarner. Nancy married Roy Skaggs on October 8, 1960. He preceded her in death on June 3, 2019.
Nancy graduated from Glenwood High School, class of 1958. She was the first homecoming queen of Chatham. Nancy was employed with the Pill Shoppe in Chatham. She enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening, and taking care of her family and home.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Bertha Jean McCarthy.
Nancy is survived by her daughters, Lisa Skaggs of Chatham and Brenda Skaggs of Springfield; siblings, Marilyn Ratliff, and Gary and Larry Bumgarner; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Graveside Ceremony will be held at Chatham Memorial Cemetery on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. with Celebrant Parian Hull officiating.
The family is being served by Butler Funeral Home- Chatham, 8855 State Rt. 4, Chatham.