Nancy Carey Ballance, age 85, of Miles City passed away on Monday, May 21, 2012 at the Friendship Villa Care Center in Miles City surrounded by her family.
Nancy was born in Stanton, Florida on October 2, 1926, the daughter of Chauncey and Joy (Parker) Meekins. She attended schools and graduated from high school in Florida. She met and married Samuel Ballance on December 31, 1948 and to this union, four sons where born. After Nancy and Samuel were married Nancy received her LPN in Norfolk, Virginia. They moved throughout the United States during Sam’s time in the military, settling in Las Vegas until 2005 when she moved to Miles City.
Nancy loved to be mischievous as her family would say, she was proud that she was a recovered addict, and she was always very spunky, but most of all she loved spending time with her family. Her favorite quote was “If you believe in something – let it be known”.
Nancy is survived by four sons: Brian (Wendy) of Miles City, MT; William (Ellen) of St. Petersburg, FL; Buster (Sophia) of Henderson, NV; and Brett (Therese) of Henderson, NV; eleven grandchildren; Jessica (Joel) Cottrell of Burleson, TX, Justin (April) Ballance of West Fulton, TN, Kathie Ballance of Las Vegas, NV, Angela Ballance of Albuquerque, NM, Marie (Eric) Robinson of Tampa, FL, Amanda Ballance(Justin) of Brooklyn Park, MN, Susan (Norman) Alcarez of Miles City, MT, Charlie (Adrian) Cooper of Miles City, MT, Bobbi Morven of Miles City, MT, Arlena and Lorrie Ferrell of Las Vegas, NV and nineteen great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Samuel, one granddaughter and one great grandson.
At Nancy’s request, no services are planned. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the local arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the East Main Animal Clinic or to the charity of one’s choice.
Wendy Ballance says
We love you mom. Rest good now. Be in peace mom! We love you Alaways, Brian & Wendy
Justin Ballance says
A beautiful memory of an owl, I will always hold close and dear to my heart. I know your with God now looking down on us and watching over your family. I love you Grams.
Peggy West says
Rest in peace Nancy. You were more than a resident to me, you were my friend and I love you dearly. You were one of a kind and I will miss you.
joe ferris says
it was an honor to get to know her while i worked at freindship villa. i will never forget how she had me spay her perfume on her pillow so she could have sweet dreams. she will truely be missed
Angel Sanchez says
Brian, Wendy & family,
Im so sorry to hear about Nancy. If you guys need anything please let me or my Mom know. You are in our thoughts and prayers! We love you all!!
George & Michelle Kuper says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. So sorry to hear of your loss.