Nanette was born August 25, 1959 in Chandler, Arizona at Williams Air Force Base. She was the daughter of Robert and Louise (Miller) Kelly. Nanette graduated from Chandler High School in 1977 and later attended Mesa Community College.
In 1978, Nanette joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in Washington, DC and became the secretary for the Division Chief in the Personnel Division. On a fluke, she joined a bowling team where she met the love of her life, Jon Terpay, who also worked for the FBI. Jon fell in love with her beauty, her smile, and her quick witted personality. They married in 1979 and were both transferred to the FBI Phoenix office and lived in the east valley to this day. After the birth of their first son, Nanette left the FBI and became a full-time mom where she and Jon raised 3 boys who she adored. Nanette and Jon were married for 41 years and she was the love of his life. Jon cherished her.
Nanette will forever be remembered for her spontaneous fun personality, her beautiful and contagious smile, her laughter, and her love for her family and friends. During her life, she volunteered and gave so much of her time to help hundreds of her friends with anything they needed.
The most important people in her life were her family, especially the love for her 5 grandchildren who called her Mimi.
Nanette’s memory is honored by: husband, Jon Terpay of Gilbert; her sons Brian (Emily) Terpay of Peoria, Arizona; Jeffrey (Justine) Terpay of San Tan Valley, Arizona; Christopher (Amanda) Terpay of Queen Creek, Arizona; her unofficial mother-in-law Susan Stoffregen of Waverly, Iowa; five loving grandchildren; Jace Terpay (7), Ella Terpay (6), Jayla Terpay (6), Collette Terpay (5), and Lyla Terpay (1). Nanette is survived by her siblings William (Lena) Kelly of Fountain Hills, Arizona; Robert (Holly) Kelly of Henderson, Nevada; Patricia (David) Roer of Chandler, Arizona; and Faith (Chuck) Noh of Redmond, Washington. Other relatives close to her include Trish (Dave) Marvel of Milford, Delaware; Michelle (Jim Dickinson) Seidel of Allentown, Pennsylvania; and Joseph (Jennifer) Feichtel of Mesa, Arizona.
Nanette has been cremated and there will be no services at this time per her wishes. Memorials may be directed to her family and online condolences may be left at www.MariposaGardens.com
In lieu of flowers, you may make a contribution to www.Childhelp.org to assist children in need.
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