Nancy Sue Reese, 77, of Mill Creek, Ind., passed away Tuesday, Feb.16, 2021, at her home with her husband by her side.
She was born Oct. 8, 1943, to Charles and Zelma Kathryn (Walters) Cripe.
Nancy was a factory molder for many years at WireKraft, from where she retired upon the closing of the company. She loved the outdoors, hiking, camping and socializing around the campfire. Nancy always enjoyed shopping at flea markets. She enjoyed her nickname, “Sweet, Kind and Understanding,” and was often seen socializing with friends and family. Nancy was very devoted to her church and church family, and enjoyed decorating the sanctuary for every season and holiday.
On May 5, 1963, in Walkerton, Ind., she married Lewis “Lewie” R. Reese, who survives.
Also surviving are her brother, Deloyce Cripe of Walkerton; 2 sisters, Kay Pletcher and Kari Albert, both of Walkerton; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and nephew, Michael Albert.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte, Ind., with Pastor Joshua Carney officiating. Cremation will follow the service. Visitation will be held from 3 p.m. until the service Monday at the funeral home.
Due to the recent governor’s order, anyone attending the visitation and/or service is required to wear a mask and practice social distancing of six feet.
Memorial donations may be made to the family c/o Lewis “Lewie” Reese, 2900 Monroe St., La Porte, Ind. 46350, or to the donor’s choice.
Messages of condolence may be posted below.
Dave and Kathe Raymond
Feb 18. 2021
Lewie ….We are so sorry !!!!
Frank Wiatrowski
Feb 18. 2021
Condolences Lewie
Don and Mary grott
Feb 18. 2021
So very sorry for your loss! May she r.I.p.
Jim Smith
Feb 18. 2021
Lewie, Sorry to here about Nancy.
Richard Pate
Feb 18. 2021
So sorry for the loss of your sister Bob Cripe.
Judy & Mike
Feb 19. 2021
She will be greatly miss at Potato Creek campground!
Diane Glassman
Feb 19. 2021
Lewie, so very sorry for your loss, we will see you Monday
Mike Magley
Feb 19. 2021
So sorry for your loss… love and memories last forever…
Courtney Parthun
Feb 19. 2021
What a bright light that Nancy! One in a million. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ted and Phyllis
Feb 20. 2021
Lewie, We are so sorry. We will always remember the camp
fire gatherings with loving memories.