She was born April 19, 1953 in Bloomington to William and Dorothy (Young) Nance.
Surviving are her sisters, Sally (David) Baugh of Bloomington and Susan (Bobby) Etchison of Goodfield, IL; brother, John Nance of Bloomington; nieces, Jeannie Hatchko of Goodfield, and Wendy Cottone and Caitlin Powers, both of Bloomington; and nephew, Matthew Baugh of Mesa, AZ.
Mary loved making jewelry, was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and enjoyed reading.
The family will celebrate her life privately. East Lawn Funeral Home assisted the family with cremation arrangements. Inurnment will be at East Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Bloomington.
Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society or any charity.
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