Nancy Jean (Mapes) Knox

Nancy Jean Knox, 77, of Kendallville, passed away February 24, 2022 at Ascension Sacred Heart.  She was born in Kendallville, on May 22, 1944, to the late Lawrence H. and Martha Anna (McCreary) Mapes.

Nancy married Arvin Knox, Sr., on February 27, 1965 in Kendallville; they shared 43 years until his passing on November 24, 2008.

Nancy had worked as a machine operator for Kingsely, Eaton, Teleflex and Drive Sol.

Nancy attended Harbor of Love in Kendallville.

Nancy is survived by

Daughter, Susan and Ronald Godsey of Kendallville 

Son, Arvin, Jr. and Crystal Gann Knox of Oldmar, Florida

Grandchildren, David Godsey, Derek (Tasha) Godsey, Casey Knox, Jamie Jo (Ryan) Leighty and Layna Godsey

Great Grandchildren, Siarah, Rhianna, Braylee, Jazmin, Damion, Logan, Sophia, Brantlyn, Kase, Piper, and Kasen

Sisters, Phyllis Mapes of Kendallville, Karen (Richard) Bell of Churubusco, Sue (Daniel) Weirich of Huntertown, Sally Mapes of Ashley, and Doris Chrislieb of Kendallville

Brothers, Ken (Alene) Mapes of Rome City , Robert (Marcella) Mapes of Texas, Lawrence Mapes of Kendallville, and Gale (Marsha) Mapes of LaGrange

Sister-in-law, Hazel Mape of Kendallville.

Nancy was preceded in death by sister, Mary Knox; and a brother, Dennis Mapes.

Visitation will be on Saturday, February 26, 2022 from 3-7 p.m., at  Harbor of Love, 2353 S. Lima Road, Kendallville.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Harbor of Love, 2353 S. Lima Road, Kendallville.

Burial will be in Lake View Cemetery in Kendallville.

Preferred memorials are to the church.

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