She was born on January 9, 1937, in Pensacola, Florida, the daughter of Herbert Lawrence Larson and Anna Jane (Hawkins) Larson. After spending some time in New England, her family relocated to Miflin, Alabama, and later returned to Pensacola. She graduated from Pensacola High School, Pensacola Junior College and Florida State University in 1957 with a degree in education. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Pensacola, where she met Ervin “Alvin” Rotta. On June 27, 1959 they were married. Nancy and Al first moved to Fort Walton Beach, Florida, but later moved to Santa Maria, California, where their first two children, Daryl and Catherine were born. In 1966, they moved to Cocoa, Florida, where their third child, Christine, was born.
Nancy enjoyed family camping trips to 48 states and later traveled to Alaska, Hawaii and abroad. She earned a Master’s degree from Stetson university and taught Geometry at Merritt Island High School where she later became a guidance counselor. In 1993, Nancy was elected teacher of the year. She later retired from counseling to become Al’s caregiver.
As an active member of First Baptist Church of Merritt Island, Nancy taught Sunday School and volunteered at the House of Hope. She was a member of the Retired Educators Association and a small canasta club. She enjoyed reading, raising orchids and spending time with her family, especially the grandchildren. Nancy is survived by her children Daryl (Kelley), Catherine (Ron), Christine, seven grandchildren and a growing number of great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Al.
There will be a viewing at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 30, at the First Baptist Church of Merritt Island with a service at 10:30 and a reception immediately following. As an option to flowers, please consider a contribution to Wycliffe Bible Translators, Teen Missions or First Baptist Church Merritt Island’s House of Hope.
Isaiah 40:8 "The grass withers and the flowers fade, but the Word of our God endures forever."
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