Nancy Verksa's Obituary
Nancy G. Vrska, (nee Lyman), age 87, of Valparaiso, IN, prior in Canton, GA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on September 5, 2018. She was born on January 19,1931 in Gary, IN. She was preceded in death by her parents Percy and Betty (Kessler) Lyman, sister Sally Coleman, brothers, Richard (Billie) Lyman, Phillip (Helen) Lyman and Michael Lyman and her loving husband of 39 years Charles Vrska who passed away in 1990. Nancy always said the biggest event of her life was meeting Chuck when he returned from military service, she cherished his memory for the remainder of her life. Surviving are her son Michael (Nancy) of McKinney, Texas, Carl (Susan) of Chesterton, John (Mary) of Valparaiso, daughter Nancy Smith and special great granddaughter Kaitlyn of Canton, GA. Fourteen grandchildren and twenty-five great grandchildren whom on their birthdays always received a card and a small gift from Great grandma, it was one of her joys she would not give up. Also, cousin Sandra Lyman of Portage and several nieces and nephews. As a child growing up during the “Great Depression” her parents received a grant from the Works Progress Administration to put on a Children’s Theater. Plays were performed by Nancy, by her siblings and neighboring children in Miller, IN on stages and sets built by her father and directed by her mother. As a housewife she was completely devoted to her family, setting an example for her children to lead a life of honesty, hard work and most important, faith in God. During their retirement years Chuck and Nancy lived in Sebring, FL, Mableton, GA, and Avon Park, FL. Their travels included trips to eastern Europe, western U.S. and family trips to Disney World. Approaching her 80th birthday Nancy decided to join the “Internet Age”. Armed with an Apple iPad she proceeded to learn e-mailing, face booking, photo sharing, posting her faith-based opinions of current events and sharing stories of her earlier days. Urged on by her grandchildren she wrote memoirs of her childhood days and years with her husband Charles. The writings were enjoyed by all. A graveside service will be held at Lakeview Memorial Gardens on Friday, September 14,2018 at 11:30am.
Services entrusted to:
Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home
111 East Circle Street
Avon Park, FL 33825
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