Nancy W. Mead, 85, of Lincoln, formerly of Fremont, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2017.

Nancy was born January 26, 1932 to James and Frances (Watton) Weir. Nancy was raised in Oklahoma City, later Galesburg, Illinois, then moved to Nebraska to attend the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. There she was a member and president of the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. Upon graduation she married Joel Mead and together they moved to Fremont, Nebraska.

After their daughters were born, Nancy opened the Yarn Shop with two dear friends. She enjoyed knitting, sewing, bridge, swimming at the State Lakes and raising her girls. Later she worked for the Department of Labor, first in Fremont, then upon the completion of her Masters, in the Administrative office in Lincoln.

Nancy remained active in her Gamma Phi Beta alum group, PEO and her church. She spent much of her free time helping others. Throughout her life she chauffeured "the little old ladies," cared for invalids, baked and delivered meals and countless plates of goodies to family and friends. She was a friend to everyone who knew her.

She is survived by daughters Marcia Kirk (Tom Kay), grandson Brian Kirk, Sarah Mead (Brian Roberts), grandson Nathan Roberts, brother James Weir (Robert Willis), sister in law Mary Weir and the California cousins, special family friends Chad Schlueter and Jessie Dorval.

She is preceded in death by her parents, former husband Joel Mead and brother Marshall Weir.

Family and friends gathering will take place Friday, March 31, 2017 at 10:00AM. The memorial service will begin at 11:00AM at Dugan Funeral Chapel.

Memorials in lieu of flowers to The Cat House (in honor of her beloved cat, Bella), 1935 Q Street, Lincoln, NE 68503 or The Friendship Home, Box 85358 Lincoln, NE 68501.