Nancy Lynne Edwards, 58, of Sacramento, California, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Nancy was a graduate of Valparaiso University and went on to be a Special Education Resource Teacher for 35 years. She was an active member of her home church, Town and Country Lutheran, where she participated in various music programs, including organizing youth ensembles and playing handbells. Nancy had a passion for seeing the world, and she shared the love of traveling with her sons.
She was born on September 29, 1962, in Muscatine, Iowa. She is preceded in death by her mother, Lynne Boone.
Nancy is survived by her loving children, Nathan and Nicholas; father, Roger Boone, DVM; sister, Joyce Karrfalt (Eric); and brother, David Boone.
Nancy wanted to send a heartfelt thank you to her dear friends and those from her church family that provided so much support during her time of need. A special thank you to her two caregivers, Melissa and Ester, for being such a light when they were with her. She was overwhelmed by the kindness and love they all shared, a true symbol of God's grace in action.
Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 26, 2021, at Grace Lutheran Church (1787 Klerner Lane, New Albany, Indiana). Her Funeral Service will follow at 1:00 p.m. EST/10:00 a.m. PT on Friday at the church. Nancy will be laid to rest at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Corydon, Indiana. For those who wish to attend the funeral service but are unable to do so in person, it will be streamed live on the church's website at www.glcna.org.
Contributions in Nancy's memory may be made to Lakeview Ministries Foundation/Scholarship Fund (LCMS) (13500 W Lake Road, Seymour, IN 47274) in order to send kids to summer camp or the El Camino Fundamental High School Band Program (4300 El Camino Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95821) where her sons attended and she passionately volunteered in support of their music events.
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For the health and safety of the community, masks will be required to attend.