Nancy Sylvia Jackson

Nancy Sylvia Jackson passed away on May 30, 2024 having enriched and blessed the lives of her family and friends for nearly 91 years. Nancy was preceded in death by Ted, her loving husband of 64 years, and dear son Mark, as well as parents Charles and Sylvia Boyce. She was the middle child of three. Charles (deceased and surviving younger brother, Thomas and wife, Rita. Nancy and Ted were a military family for several years during which they started their family. Sandra, Mark, and the biggest surprise twins Debbie and David. As Ted's post-military engineering career took off he was required to travel abroad frequently while the children were growing up. Nancy ably stepped up to the challenge of holding down the fort at home and raising the children. She balanced both mom & dad roles at home while enjoying bowling, softball, crafting and decorating the family home. She was not afraid to tackle home improvement projects during Ted's travels. This is a skill set that her daughters (and now granddaughters) possess. As the children grew, Nancy went to work for, and ultimately retired from Utica Community Schools Food Service. Many enduring friendships were forged during those years. Lunch with the Lunch Ladies was a monthly event until failing health prohibited it. During their retirement years, Nancy and Ted traveled abroad and wintered in Florida. They and embraced golf (Shh!! Don't tell-she was better than him!), happy hour with friends, and Oh! and Let us not forget the Casino trips! Even as often as last year, nothing would perk her up like a trip downtown to play her favorite machines. In spite of her many health challenges in the past few years it was a tradition to have Sunday Dinner at mom's. She was a wonderful cook and was renowned for Stuffed Cabbage and many other family favorites. Nancy's family expanded to include eight grandchildren Jason (Andrea) Hepner, Bryan (Heather) Hepner, Sarah (Scott) Laudan, twins Carly & Brennan Aceves, Lindi (Paulo)Perkins, Kelli Jackson, and Jonathan (Lindsey) Jackson, Jon(Abby) Aceves. The Jackson Family Tree will thrive through great-grandchildren Jesse, Alex, Gianna, Mackenzie, Caleb, Mia, Caitlyn, Ethan, Avery, Amelia, Charlotte and Olivia. Many cousins complete the branches of this family tree. So even as we mourn her passing and grieve the intractable personal loss, we can celebrate a life well-lived and a legacy to be proud of. Keep us all in your thoughts & prayers. Visitation will be held Monday from 3-8pm and a Celebration of Life Service will be Tuesday at 11am at Wujek - Calcaterra & Sons Inc., (Shelby) 54880 Van Dyke at 25 Mile Rd. Interment at Great Lakes National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations preferred to a charity of your choice. Please share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guestbook" at WujekCalcaterra.com

Nancy Sylvia Jackson

July 9, 1933 - May 30, 2024