Nancy A. Norvell

Nancy A. Norvell, 76, of Clarks, Nebraska died Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at Bryan LGH East in Lincoln, Nebraska.  Funeral services will be Saturday, March 20, 2010 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, in Grand Island at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Randy Fett officiating.  Visitation will be Friday, March 19, 2010 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Wagner Funeral Home in Central City.  Burial will be in the Nemaha Cemetery East of Auburn at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Memorials are suggested to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Grand Island, Hope Harbor, or the Humane Society in Grand Island.  Condolences may be sent to the family at www.wagnerfuneral.com. 

 Nancy was born on May 29, 1933 in Humboldt, Nebraska to Clifford and Marjorie (Strain) Ross.  She grew up in the Auburn area graduating from Auburn High School in 1951.  She also attended UNMC in Omaha for nurse’s training. 

 She married Robert E. Norvell on March 1, 1953 in Auburn.  The couple lived in San Diego, California as Bob was in the Navy.  They lived in various Nebraska towns where Bob worked as an educator.  Nancy was a homemaker and mother, and worked at times as a medical assistant.  They spent several years in Adams and Clarks, Nebraska.

 Nancy was a member of the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and the Sarah Circle in Grand Island.  She was the wedding coordinator for the church for many years.  She volunteered for Stephen’s Ministry and St. Francis Cancer Center.  She enjoyed her pets, plants, flowers and anything to do with gardening.  She always said her greatest accomplishments were her children and grandchildren.

 She is survived by her husband – Robert of Clarks, NE; three sons- Mike (Marsha) Norvell of Omaha, NE; Mark (Crystal) Norvell of Geneva, NE; and Max (Laura) Norvell of Grand Island, NE; two daughters – Kathleen (Arnold) Hottovy of Lincoln, NE and Kristen (Kurt) Kuhn of Clarks, NE; 15 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren, 4 step great grandsons and the 1^st great granddaughter is expected in June; Sister in law – Wanda Grendahl of Spokane, WA and brother in law – Jim (Sherry) Norvell of Washington, MO.  She had no siblings, but Delores Keithley, Donna Davis and Norma Willhoft were like sisters to her.

She was preceded in death by her parents and many aunts and uncles.

Music: Special Selection-“Wind Beneath My Wings” Congregational Hymn- “Day By Day”, Communion Hymn- “Here I Am Lord” Tyler Hottovy – “I Was There To Hear Your Borning Cry” and “Just A Closer Walk With Thee”

Pallbearers:  Jeff Norvell, Tyler Hottovy, Scott Hottovy, Brett Kuhn, Travis Kuhn, Tanner Kuhn, Thomas Norvell, and Luke Norvell.

Honorary Pallbearers: Kim Norvell, Heather Hottovy, Haley Norvell, Emily Kuhn, Libby Norvell, Lindsey Norvell, Hannah Norvell, Elaine Hottovy and Anna Hottovy.

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