LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Nancy Doris Allen, born on July 13, 1948, in Berkeley, California, passed away peacefully in her home on Sept. 25, 2024.

Nancy means “favor” or “grace,” a virtue coming from God. Nancy was simple elegance.

’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace my fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Ted and Virginia Grange; her brother, Ted Grange; her son, Greg Allen; and brother-in-law, Dick Selby.

She leaves behind her devoted husband, Jimmie; son, Tim (Jeannette); daughters, Teresa (Brian Wold), Tina (Mike Green) and Cyndi; grandchildren, Stephanie, Nancy, Jaymie, Laura, Melissa, Tyler, Matthew, Emily, Trevor, Megan, Charlene, Danny and Jimmy; and 14 great-grandchildren.

She is also survived by two sisters, Patsy Selby and Ginny Craven (Ron); nephew, Ted Selby (Jessica); niece, Tricia Gunderson; and great nephews and great nieces as well.

Nancy worked hard to graduate with honors in 1992 from College of the Redwoods Del Norte to become a registered nurse, working at (Sutter) Lakeside Community Hospital in Lakeport, California.

Back in the day, Nancy loved to ride her horse Sassy, bake, garden and camp along a river enjoying God’s beautiful creation.

Nancy was dedicated to her family. She loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and left a legacy of faith to her loved ones.

She loved to sing and dance and be silly in the moment. When she smiled she did so with her whole face, her eyes sparkling with joy.

Her love and warmth will be greatly missed.

A memorial service in her honor will be held on Nov. 16 at 11 a.m. at the Community Baptist Church in Nice, California. All who wish to pay their respects are welcome to attend.