SOUTH BEND, IN- Nancy E. Stanford, age 75, passed away on July 31, 2019 at Center for Hospice South Bend.

She was born February 7, 1944 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late George and Maxine (Sperry) Franz. In 1981 Nancy married Linley Stanford and with this happy union they were blessed with one daughter, Lori. She enjoyed coloring, old westerns, listening to wind chimes, dogs, watching birds, and spending time with family.  Nancy loved the lord and bible study was a big part of her life.

Nancy is survived by her daughter, Lori (Dennis) McAbee of South Bend, IN; brother, Richard Keith Franz of Winamac, IN; loving niece, Penny Howard of Plymouth, IN; granddog, Rascal.

She is preceded in death by her husband and parents.

Funeral will be held on Monday, August 5, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home, 10776 Mckinley Hwy., Osceola, IN. Friends may visit from 10:00 am to 11:00 am prior to the service. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Center for Hospice Care, 501 Comfort Pl., Mishawaka, IN 46545 or Humane Society of St. Joseph County, 2506 Grape Road, IN 46545. To share a remembrance of Nancy or to offer condolences to her family, please visit www.chapelhillmemorial.com .