Nancy F. Meissner
– August 11, 2020
Nancy Fay Meissner, 87, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. Her brightness and exuberance will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Nancy was born in 1933 in Evanston, Illinois, to Eunice and Lawrence Fay, and grew up in Laporte, Indiana, graduating at the top of her high school class. Nancy attended Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, where she was a member of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority, and graduated with honors, receiving a BS in speech pathology. In June of 1955, Nancy married Roger Fredrick Meissner, a marriage that spanned 65 years, 11 States (some more than once), Germany and St. Croix.
Her passions were many. She loved music of all kinds. She enjoyed playing the piano and her bass fiddle and relished her time as part of the bell choir. Her mastery of the written and spoken word was displayed through countless letters, poems, newsletters and by her legendary Scrabble skills. Nancy loved her career in helping others with their speech impediments, recovery from brain injury or mental impairment and was loved by the countless people she touched over the 40 years in her profession. While always active, her power and grace were best exemplified underwater. She participated in the Senior Olympics, Swim Dancing competitions and celebrated her 80th birthday swimming with the dolphins. She loved gardening, reading and giving back to her community. As an Army officer’s wife and amazing mother, she could navigate any obstacle put before her and her family.
She loved living in Sun City Center for the past 32 years and participated in many musical groups, including the South Shore Symphony, charitable and religious organizations and never wasted time in welcoming new members and neighbors. She will be missed for many reasons, including her beautiful smile, ease at conversation and sincere interest in everyone whom she knew.
Nancy leaves behind her husband, Roger Meissner; younger Sister, Debi Fay Broeker; her two daughters, Karen “KC” Chilton of SCC and Kathy Hornak of Houston; and four grandchildren: Brittany “Alex” Chilton, Greg Hornak, Carley Hornak and Tyler Chilton. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Eunice and Lawrence Fay; and her younger brother, Dr. Todd Fay.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, if you would, please support Beth-El Farmworker Ministry of Wimauma www.beth-el.org
Nancy will rest in eternity in her beloved hometown of LaPorte, Indiana.
Her passions were many. She loved music of all kinds. She enjoyed playing the piano and her bass fiddle and relished her time as part of the bell choir. Her mastery of the written and spoken word was displayed through countless letters, poems, newsletters and by her legendary Scrabble skills. Nancy loved her career in helping others with their speech impediments, recovery from brain injury or mental impairment and was loved by the countless people she touched over the 40 years in her profession. While always active, her power and grace were best exemplified underwater. She participated in the Senior Olympics, Swim Dancing competitions and celebrated her 80th birthday swimming with the dolphins. She loved gardening, reading and giving back to her community. As an Army officer’s wife and amazing mother, she could navigate any obstacle put before her and her family.
She loved living in Sun City Center for the past 32 years and participated in many musical groups, including the South Shore Symphony, charitable and religious organizations and never wasted time in welcoming new members and neighbors. She will be missed for many reasons, including her beautiful smile, ease at conversation and sincere interest in everyone whom she knew.
Nancy leaves behind her husband, Roger Meissner; younger Sister, Debi Fay Broeker; her two daughters, Karen “KC” Chilton of SCC and Kathy Hornak of Houston; and four grandchildren: Brittany “Alex” Chilton, Greg Hornak, Carley Hornak and Tyler Chilton. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Eunice and Lawrence Fay; and her younger brother, Dr. Todd Fay.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, if you would, please support Beth-El Farmworker Ministry of Wimauma www.beth-el.org
Nancy will rest in eternity in her beloved hometown of LaPorte, Indiana.