Nancy M. Small, 88, passed away on April 22, 2026. She was born on October 10, 1937, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, daughter of the late Gilbert and Hilda (Kayser) Sloan. A 1955 graduate of Southside High School, she completed an associate degree in 1977 at Indiana Vocational Technical College. Nancy was a member of New Hope Lutheran Church in Ossian, Indiana and was a retired Executive Assistant for United Technologies.
Those who knew Nancy will remember her as a gentle, kind, and deeply caring woman whose warm smile could light up a room. Her presence brought joy and encouragement to her friends and family.
Nancy is survived by her sons, David, Steven, Phillip, and James Small; daughter, Deborah DeJesus; and her cherished grandchildren, Matthew, Justin, Damon, Elizabeth, Julianna, Jordan, and Evan; as well as her great-grandchildren, Owen, Evelyn, and Graham. Nancy was also preceded in death by her grandson, Michael.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Funeral Home, 120 West Mill Street, Ossian, Indiana, 46777, with visitation beginning at 11:00 am. She will be laid to rest at Lindenwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to New Hope Lutheran Church.
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