Nancy Elizabeth Sutton

She was born to loving parents, John Wesley & Esther Elizabeth Slaughter, in San Antonio, Texas, on September 5, 1925. After having to briefly dropout of high school to help support her family, she returned to get her GED and, with the encouragement of her parents, went on to attend business school. She worked as a secretary for a restaurant supply company for 30 years, becoming one of the longest employees there due to her strength and dedication. Being a person of strong faith, Nancy became a charter member of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star for 79 years and served as Worthy Matron three times. She served these organizations proudly and with great loyalty.

When not at work, Nancy loved spending time with her family. She was always there when needed and never hesitated to help others in need. Her neighbors visited often and she cherished these times dearly. She could often be found baking treats for her neighbors or grandchildren. Other hobbies she enjoyed include reading, sewing, crocheting, and doing arts and crafts. So many of those that call her mom, grandma, friend or neighbor will cherish the times they had with her and each tissue box cover, covered photo album or crocheted blanket that she gave them.

Nancy is preceded in passing by beloved parents, John Wesley & Esther Elizabeth Slaughter; brothers, John Wesley Slaughter Jr., James Milton Slaughter, & Philip Humphries Slaughter; and nephew James Lee Slaughter.

She is survived by daughters Donna Kay Perkins (husband, Tom) & Kathi Sue McDonald; grandchildren, Garrett S. Perkins, Michael J. Perkins (wife, Cori), Patrick T. Perkins (wife, Christina), Bruce L. Hay (wife, Stephanie), Tammy L. Casas (husband, Joe), & Donna A. Hay; great-grandchildren, Taylor Risor (husband, Curtis), Aubree L. Bell (husband, Cameryn), Tanner B. Perkins, Grant M. Perkins, Devyn Perkins, Nicolas G. Perkins (wife, Shelby), Meghan A. Perkins, Jonathan B. Hay, Matthew Hay, Brittany Conway (husband, Ryan), Alyssa Torres (husband, Joseph), Amber Casas, Colton G. Casas, Joseph D. Casas, Daillon McDonald, & Kyleigh Travis; great-great-grandchildren, Rowan Risor, Wren Perkins, Teagan E. Hay, Kinsley Hay, Callen McDonald, Daniel McDonald; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A visitation will be held at Sunset Northwest Funeral Home, located at 6321 Bandera Road, San Antonio, TX 78238, on January 12, 2026, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.

A chapel service will follow at the same location on January 12, 2026, starting at 11:00 am.

The graveside service will take place at San Jose Burial Park, located at 8235 Mission Rd, San Antonio, TX 78214, on January 12, 2026, at 12:30 pm.

Nancy is a one-of-a-kind person, where her smile and presence always made the day brighter, and nothing can replace the memories she leaves behind for us to share.

“Grief is the price we pay for love.” Colin Murray Parkes