There are so many things about Nancy that I'm having a hard time singling out one thing she was so many things loving, kind, caring about every living  think but the thing I will remember about her most is her chickens she loves those crazy things love and miss you Nancy ❤️

Every time I saw Nancy she was always so bubbly, sweet, and full of life. It was infectious and she was a delight to spend time with. She will be very missed. 

My beautiful sister, I’m having a hard time on what to write. We’ve went through so much together and you were always our rock. Our shenanigans made for many great adventures.  Nancy got out of the pickup one time, slipped in the mud. I was just talking away to her when I realized she wasn’t anywhere around. A few seconds later, here comes her hands grabbing the bed of the pickup and she pulled herself up. She was muddy from head to toe.  Nancy could talk me into anything lol. We loved going to the jetty and driving over the hills. She says “Go this way “, of course I do and we end up high centered on a bush. We had to be towed out. All family gatherings we would be together, side by side.  We were always giggling. I miss you so much sister,  RIP my beautiful angel. 

I’ve come on to this page multiple times this past week trying to find the right words to say on how much Aunt Nancy meant to us. Words aren’t always big enough to convey feelings felt. Aunt Nancy, you are a special lady. You loved everyone as if they were your own. Your smile and laughter showed your immense zest for life. Thankful for the privilege and honor to know you and be loved by you. We love you and miss you ❤️💔 

Momma, I miss you so much already. I can’t put into words how much I’m going to miss our talks every day and how you would calm me down when Austin was getting to me you’d always say “he’s just a little boy” I will always remember our random shopping trips you would pull me out of school for (shhh). I know you’re in a better place. Rest In Peace beautiful momma I love you💜

I really can’t put it into words how much I love you grandma. I really miss you and loved spending time with you every chance I got and I just wish we had more time. Theres so much I wish we could still do together like going to yard sales and gardening and so many other things that we did together.  I hope you know that nobody can ever replace you. You are the more kind and caring person I will ever meet and I hope to see you again one day.

Nancy,  you and Dale were and still are one of my favorites. I am so sorry and sad I didn’t get to see you since I left and I’m sorry you never got to try my (my husbands) corn on the cob like we always talked about. I will try and make a point of Dale getting some just for you. I’m so sad to here that you are not here with us anymore. I will sure miss you Nancy you were such a Great person. ❤️❤️❤️ 

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. I met her and we had things in common. I liked her personality and lived visiting her and Dale in March of 2018. She was awesome and funny. I will miss her

Take care of my dad while your watching over all of us. Love and miss you dearly already ❤️

I will never forget Nancy's homemade kalua!! She always said " it's a family recipe! She gave it out for Christmas gifts, and everyone got one. I love you Nancy! Rip

There will be a potluck after service at Dale’s at 6249 New Hope Rd. 
Grants Pass m, Or.

Sweetheart you are my best friend and hunting partner and fishing partner you loved everything, loved going for rides in the mountains wading in the streams the only difference we had was your chickens but I got over them I love you so much baby and missing you dearly 

When I first met Aunt Nancy when I moved to Grants Pass she walked up to me and said hi I’m Aunt Nancy and that’s Uncle Dale. Aunt Nancy always made me feel loved and welcomed. We have birthdays within a few weeks of each other, so on my 21st birthday she took me out for lunch and drinks it’s a memory I will forever cherish. I love you so much Aunt Nancy and I will miss you dearly 💜💜.

I have many wonderful memories of Nancy. From her teaching me to shoot an open sited 22 to her bringing a kitty litter cake to a family camping trip. Her sense of humor always brought a smile to everyone around her. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Rest in peace Nancy. 

My sister lives in Gold Beach and I was flying in to see her. The closest airport with the best deals was by were Nancy lived. I had never met or seen her before but she was so kind to pick me up and take me to my sisters house 4 hours away. We had the best time in that 4 hours.  I could tell by her doing this as she had never met me either  she was a loving, caring, giving beautiful person. May she Rest In Peace ♥️ Lots and lots of broken hearts 💔 

Nancy was a special person who will be missed greatly. 

While I was in the Navy I had met this wonderful lady that I have been lucky enough to call my mom. Even though I had mixed emotions about her at the time, she had never given up on me. She has always treated as her son, and after some time I realized that i was her son, maybe not her son by blood but none the less I was still her son. Nancy or as I call her mom has always had a big heart and treated me in such a way that changed me in a positive way as a person and as a son. I will miss you mom.

My first memory of my Aunt Nancy was at a family picnic at Schroeder Park. She and Uncle Dale had recently started dating. This memory sticks out especially, because Aunt Nancy was very gifted with the ability to trash talk - and someone happened to bring water balloons. Me, being a 12ish year old boy, honed in on the newby as my first target. Splash, I got her good! Let the trash talk commence, and try as she may, she could not keep up with this speedy boy. I had won... or at least I thought. Realizing her inability to chase me down enlisted the help of EVERYONE ELSE! "$20 to the whoever catches him"... I did not last long. On that day,  I knew I had met my match - you win Aunt Nancy. In the years that followed I really got to know you and see the love, happiness, and inclusivity you brought to our family. I will love you forever for you just being YOU. You will truly be missed. Oh, and one day, when I see you again, I'll bring the water balloons! 

OBITUARY

Nancy Lee Lakey

May 21, 1963 – July 7, 2022

Chapel of the Valley-L.B. Hall Funeral Home

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