Nancy Ellis Jackson, 51, of Sedalia, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Bothwell Regional Health Center.
She was born May 17, 1970, in Springfield, MO, daughter of William Lee and Bonnie Marie (Greer) Bender.
Nancy was a long-time waitress at Patricia’s Mexican Restaurant. She enjoyed traveling with her family and loved spending time with her kids and grandkids. She loved entertaining them with her quick wit. Nancy was caring, compassionate and resourceful. She enjoyed tending to her plants and gardening. Other hobbies included arts and crafts, and photography.
Surviving are four children: Daniel Keele (Courtney), William Bender (Randi), Arissa Jackson and Tristen Jackson; three grandchildren, Haden, Hailey and Harlie; five sisters, Cathy Aldrich, Latrisha Jennings, Clementine Bender, Bonnie Lee Bender and Billie Jean Massey; and a special Aunt, Connie Ahnen.
Nancy was preceded in death by her parents.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 2, 2021, at Heckart Funeral Home, with family member Rev. Ben Hopkins officiating.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until service time Monday at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to Sedalia Animal Shelter or Compass Health Network.