Nancy L. Hodge, age 81, of Higginsville, died on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at the Meyer Care Center.
She was born November 27, 1940 in Kansas City, MO to George and Frances (Perry) Grisham. She grew up in KC, and graduated from North East High School in 1958. She attended Central Missouri State College, where she was a member of the AGD sorority, and earned her secretarial certificate. She worked for a while at the Kansas City Gas Company, until she found a job at the Lake City Army ammunition plant as a steno/typist/secretary, and worked there for over 33 years. It was there that she met William O. Hodge. He swept her off her feet. They were married on June 28, 1983 in Idaho. They lived in Higginsville, but they travelled the world together. They were active members at Grace United Methodist Church, where she served as the secretary of the administrative board; and was a member of Circle #2.
Nancy was an exceptionally social person. Her calendar was always full and she loved being around people. Her memberships included the Garden Club, Bridge Club, Lunch Bunch, South Side Club, GFWC Women’s Club, Lake Tapawingo Women’s Club and Ski Club. She was a past president of the PEO Chapter EK, and a Queen Mother of the Red Hatters. She and Will loved to play golf; they entertained countless guests at their home; and they created a special ritual of taking each grandchild on an out of state trip when they turned 7 years old.
She is survived by:
Husband: Will
Son: Daniel Williams (Jennifer) of Colorado Springs, CO
Daughter: Janet Hoeflicker (Roger) of Higginsville
Sister: Midge Given (Ron) of Kansas City, MO
Six Grandchildren: Rianna Tucker (Aaron), Raschel Tieman (Ross), Rebekah Siegfried (Shane), Jesica Williams, Katlyn Williams, Cortny Williams
Five Great Grandchildren: Jordan and Blake Tucker, Dawn Williams, Rhen and Ripp Tieman.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 12, at Grace United Methodist Church, officiated by Alan Lumpkins, where visitation begins at 12:30.
Casket Bearers will be Ernie Wills, Kenny Keaton, David Hayes, Shane Siegfried, Mike Given, Kyle Given. Honorary Casket Bearers will be Aaron Tucker, Ross Tieman, Fred Williams, Steve Given. Burial will follow at the Missouri State Veterans’ Cemetery in Higginsville.
Memorials are suggested to Heat and Hunger Fund, PEO Chapter EK Scholarship Fund, or the Circle #2 at Grace United Methodist Church
Kaiser-Wiegers Funeral Home in Higginsville is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.kaiserwiegers.com.