Nancy J. Nichols

She was born to Lynn Howard and Kathryn (Pribble) Howard in Hammond, Indiana on April 12, 1957.

On July 27, 2006, Nancy married “her guy,” Larry Nichols, in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. He survives.

Also surviving are her siblings, Gerald Bryan, Janice Michael, Randy Howard, Dianne Howard, Mike Howard, and Karen Woiwode; Nancy’s two daughters, Maranda (Rob) Joos and Teri (Jared) Justus.

Nancy was also extremely fond of her six grandchildren; Kelsey, Killian, Seth, Aubree, Kane and Kash and her two great grandchildren; Maci Jo and Shawn. As the middle child, Nancy was also aunt to many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Nancy was a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan and passionate about her family, and her job at Ox Industries in Pekin.

A 1975 graduate of Pekin High School, Nancy enjoyed camping with Larry and spending time with her family.

There will be no services. Cremation has been accorded by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

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