11/05/2025
In the gentle embrace of the Lord, Nancy Jean Cooley, a devout Christian and beacon of love, departed from this earthly realm on October 17, 2025, in Wasilla, AK, after a valiant battle with lung cancer. Born under the spring bloom of April 26, 1953, in Wyandotte, MI, Nancy's life was a testament to the virtues of faith, adventure, and unconditional love.
Nancy, the cherished daughter of the late Joel and Sharron Cooley, was the sister to a loving band of siblings: Jann Kleist, Joel Cooley, Beverly Cooley, Sharron Cooley, and Claudia Davis. Her legacy flourishes through her devoted sons, Justin and Dusty Little; her adored grandchildren, Chandra, Kobe, Lilly, and Holly; and her treasured great-grandchildren, Elijah and Emma Thompson.
A dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse, Nancy served with compassion and skill at Napa State Hospital, her gentle hands and kind words a solace to many a soul in distress. Her work was not merely a profession but a calling, where she embodied the spirit of Christ's healing ministry.
Nancy's life was a tapestry of joyful gatherings and heartfelt service. She reveled in the camaraderie of card games, her laughter a melody that uplifted the spirits of all who joined her in play. Volunteering at Frontline Mission, she was a vessel of grace, her actions a reflection of the love she bore for her Savior and her community.
Adventures with her sons and their families were the chapters of a storybook life, each memory a precious stone set in the crown of her earthly journey. Vacations with her siblings were treasured interludes, a time of bonding and merriment that nourished her soul and fortified the bonds of kinship.
Nancy, a woman of unwavering faith, lived her life as a testament to the Lord's enduring love. She was the embodiment of the Proverbs 31 woman, her worth far above rubies. Her spirit, adventurous and loving, soared on the wings of eagles, and her faith-filled heart was a fortress in times of trial.
As we bid farewell to Nancy Jean Cooley, let us rejoice in the knowledge that she has been called to her eternal home, where she now rests in the arms of her Creator. Her life, a well-penned sonnet of devotion and joy, continues to resonate in the hearts of those she touched. We celebrate her journey, her legacy, and the indelible mark she left upon this world, a mark as enduring as the stars in the firmament. She has fought the good fight, she has finished the race, she has kept the faith.
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