Nancy Ann Lancaster

Nancy Ann Lancaster, age 81, of Hastings, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019.  She was under the care of Hospice in Monroe, Michigan.

She was the eldest child born in Lansing, Michigan to Thraves and Margaret (Lipsey) Heinze on July 9, 1938.  She is survived by her siblings Doug (Sally) Heinze, Carolyn (Leon) Cluckey, Jeanette Nevins, Janice Heinze, and Phil (Peg) Heinze.  She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Rod (Linda) Heinze.

Nancy is also survived by her children Jeff Jenkins, Teresa (Ray) Alcalan, Tim (Leah) Jenkins, and Andy (Kim) Jenkins from her first marriage.

On April 8, 1974, she married Kenneth Lancaster.  She is survived by him, stepsons Rick (Liz) Lancaster, Mark (Michelle) Lancaster, Ron (Lynn) Lancaster, stepdaughters Kendra (Tim) Ockerman and Peg (Don) Mosteller.

Nancy worked as a secretary at Hastings Manufacturing until her retirement.  She enjoyed traveling with her husband after their retirement.  Her favorite pastimes were gardening, crocheting and other crafts, entertaining, and loving her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She loved going to church, singing hymns, talking with people, and enjoying life.  She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her.

Visitation and funeral service will be from 2-4 PM on Saturday, November 23 at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan.  Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home.  To leave an online condolence, visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net .