Nancy Lucille Tandy of Gregory, age 87, died unexpectedly on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 at her home with her husband at her side.
She was born March 30, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of John George and Mary (Cheney) Haas.
On Dec. 27, 1947 she married John M. Tandy. While John was in the United States Army, they spent twenty years living and traveling throughout the U. S. and Europe with their family. Upon their return from Frankfurt, Germany they inherited the Glenn Centennial farm on Hankerd Road, Gregory, Michigan. Here she began her love of gardening which she enjoyed her entire life.
She retired from the Xerox Corporation in 1992.
Nancy was an active member of the North Lake United Methodist Church, where she served on many committees. She was a vital part of the church and its charitable programs. She also did mission work in Costa Rico. She was a member of the Dexter Historical Society, the Chelsea Women’s Club, and a volunteer at Faith in Action. While in Tucson, Arizona where they spent their winters, Nancy collected toys and clothing for a Mexican orphanage for many years.
She was an accomplished seamstress and needle pointer. She enjoyed genealogy and spent many hours researching her family history.
A memorial service will be held Saturday Sept. 30, 11 a.m. at North Lake United Methodist Church, 14111 North Territorial Road, Chelsea, Michigan with Reverend Todd Jones officiating. Private burial will be at North Lake Cemetery. The family will receive friends 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
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