LuAnn Nist

LuAnn was born to Carl and Marian Nist on June 29, 1955 and graduated from Jackson High School in 1974. LuAnn was a Christian who believed in God and accepted Christ as her savior. LuAnn worked for Rentwear/Unifirst for 49 years and retired in January of this year. She made many lifelong friends there and had a special long time friendship with Chris Clay and family. LuAnn was a caregiver a majority of her life and cared for her Father Carl, Mother Marian and Uncle Larry in her home. She loved holidays, spending time with family and friends and her special kitties over the years, Tabby, Kitty, Gracie and Sandy. She loved to play the lottery, do puzzles and watch football. She was a fan of the Jackson High School Marching Band “The Purple Army”. She loved to hang out with her niece, Carrie and her cousins Ron and Kathy and their family. She also loved her Aunt Donna whom she spent time with before she passed in 2023. There are countless wonderful memories with her family and friends.

LuAnn is predeceased by her Father, Carl Nist of North Canton (2009), her Mother, Marian Nist (Lutz) of North Canton (2018) and Aunt Donna Crandall (Lutz) of North Canton (2023). LuAnn is survived by her brother, Steve Nist of Massillon, her Niece and husband, Brian and Carrie Ward (Nist) of North Canton and their children, Shekem and Shakur Ward, Her Cousins Ron and Kathy Miller of Louisville and their children, Billy and Jessica Lairson, Brandon Gray and Jenny Tokarek and Andrew Gray. Billy and Jessica’s children Henry, Abigail and Samuel to whom LuAnn loved and was their “LuLu”. With special mention of her dearest friends, Janice, Lori, Carrie, Pam, Phyllis, Ashley and Casey. LuAnn had many special cousins, extended family and friends that she grew up with, loved and adored. In Accordance with LuAnn’s wishes, no funeral service will be conducted and a private Celebration of Life with date and time will be determined. LuAnn will be buried along with her Father, Mother and Aunt at Sunset Hills.

The family would like to send a warm thank you to the staff of doctors and nurses, Dr. Collin Kroen, MD and the palliative care team at Aultman Hospital for their dedication and kindness through this very difficult time. Her passing during Lung Cancer Awareness month serves as a poignant reminder of the devastating effects of cancer and the importance of continued awareness, intentional wellness and early detection. Her passing is a heartbreaking reminder that cancer can affect anyone and behind that diagnosis is a vibrant person who loved their family, made countless memories and too often is taken too soon.

LuAnn’s bright blue eyes and caring, generous nature will never be forgotten.

Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.