Nancy A. East East

Nancy A. East, 82, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri departed this world peacefully Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau surrounded by her family. She was born January 2, 1933 in Saint Louis, MO to Carson and Agnes Rehak Ligon. She and William F. "Bill" East were married May 17, 1952 at Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He preceded her in death May 16, 2011. At the age of 12, her father's career required a move, the family relocated to Cape Girardeau and she began attending St. Mary Grade School. After successfully fighting polio, Nancy went on to graduate with her class in 1952 from St. Mary High School, now Notre Dame Regional High School. Nancy attended Southeast Missouri State College and on May 17th, 1952 she married William F. "Bill" East in Cape Girardeau. While Bill served in the Air Force, they lived first in Texas and then in Kansas City, MO. returning to Cape in 1957. After her children were in school, Nancy worked at Cloud Nine Gifts, Riverside Lumber and Hardware, Zickfield's Gift Box, and Jim Goggin Excavating. To say Nancy loved quilting would be an understatement. She spent many happy hours quilting alone and alongside her fellow members of the River Heritage Quilters Guild. In addition to her children and grandchildren Nancy enjoyed Nascar, reading, and animals. She was a member of St. Mary Cathedral. Survivors include: Son - Gary (Sherry) East, Cape Girardeau, MO Daughter - Pam (Steve) Raney, Cape Girardeau, MO Daughter - Debbie (Sam) Prasanphanich, Cape Girardeau, MO Daughter - Tina Hey, Jackson, MO Seventeen Grandchildren Nineteen great grandchildren. Her "Sister at heart" - Karen Gay of Cape Girardeau Her beloved companion- Lola She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and son-in-law, Everett Hey. Friends may call 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau. Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, March 14, 2015 at the funeral home with the Rev. Allan Saunders officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Cape Girardeau. Memorial contributions may be given to River Heritage Quilters Guild. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com. Ford & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

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Nancy A. East East

March 10, 2015