Nancy L Ferris, age 77, passed away on Thursday March 21, 2019 with family at her side in Fort Myers, Florida. She was born on January 19, 1942 (minutes) before her sister Faith to Earl and Agnes (Mowins) Gaylord. Nancy and her siblings Richard and Faith grew up and were educated in Baldwinsville, New York. Nancy met her husband of 24 years, K. Keith Ferris while rollerskating at a local rink. They shared their love of skating with their children and continued to skate with together until Keith's death in 1985.
Nancy lead a very active life. She played in Oswego City sports leagues with her children including; softball, volleyball, bowling and golf. Nancy's very competitive spirit and love of the sport of softball led to her induction into the Oswego Womens Softball hall of fame. If Nancy wasn't on the field playing, then she was in the stands cheering for her children and her grandchildren following in her legacy. Her love of the game also included her love of the NY Mets and she tried to see as many games as she could each season.
with her family.
Nancy is survived by her children: Kurt Ferris, Kecia (Christopher) Maas, Kaycee Ferris of Oswego, NY and Kraig (Betty-JeanPark) Ferris of Fort Myers, Fla: her sister Faith Gaylord of Liverpool, NY; her grandchildren Rene (Debbie) Ferris of Mexico, NY, Cali, Taylor and Magie Maas and Zoe Ferris all of Oswego, NY. She was predeceased by her brother Richard Gaylord and a grandson Cobi Ferris.
Calling hours will be at the Dain-Cullian Funeral Home on Thursday March 28 from 2-4 pm and from 6-8 pm. A memorial service will be held at prior to interment at Pines Plane Cemetery in Clay NY on Friday March 29. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate contributions in Nancy's memory to Breast Cancer research.
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