Nancy M. Ferguson

Nancy Mae Ferguson, 82, of Tiffin, Ohio, passed away at 10:34 a.m. Monday, May 13, 2024, at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital.  

She was born November 20, 1941 in Green Springs to Neile and Frances (George) Sherman.  She married George Ferguson January 1967 at Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Tiffin.  He passed away in November 1990.

Survivors include a son, Kevin (Stephanie) Ferguson of Manor, Texas; a daughter, Jo Lynn (Jamie) Rhodes of Tiffin; and eight grandchildren, Mackenzie, Nathaniel, and Grace Ferguson, Larry Jacob and Evan Messer, and Taylor, Tess, and Blake Rhodes.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Sherman.

Nancy was a 1959 graduate of Columbian High School and attended The Ohio State University.  She was the organist and choir director at Ebenezer United Methodist Church, later Faith United Methodist.  She was also a homemaker and gave private piano lessons for many years.   She played for countless weddings and most likely  every church organ in Seneca County.  She played for the Trio Dance Studio, the Cotillion Club, the King Solomon Dance Band, the Masonic Lodge, and the Junior Home Annual Reunion Memorial Service for many years.

Visitation will be 6 to 8 pm Friday, May 17, 2024, at TRAUNERO FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 214 S. Monroe Street, Tiffin, Ohio 44883 (419) 447-3113. 

Visitation will also be Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 10 am until time of the funeral service at 11 am, at the funeral home.  Rev. Jan Kucera will officiate, and burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery.

Nancy had a special place in her heart for the dogs in her life, Princess, Sparky, Jeepers, Iggy, and Chippy, therefore, memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Seneca County.

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