Nancy Ellen Brissey 1947-2006

ROMINE, DAVIS, BRISSEY

Posted By: michael (email)
Date: 7/21/2006 at 16:10:05

Nancy Ellen Brissey, 59, of Iowa City died Thursday, July 20, 2006 at Mercy Hospital after a sudden illness.

A funeral service will be held at 12:00 on Monday, July 24, 2006 at Iowa City Church of Christ with the Rev. Tom Steele officiating. Visitation will be on Monday at the church from 10:00am-12. Burial will be at Memory Gardens Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established.

Nancy was born February 11, 1947 in Iowa City, Iowa the daughter of Herman and Ruth (Romine) Davis. Nancy married David Brissey on September 8, 1989 in Iowa City at the Church of the Nazarene in Iowa City, IA.

Nancy worked at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics as an insurance clerk in the pediatrics department. Her family will remember her as being an extraordinary caregiver. She lived her whole life caring for others. Nancy loved to have fun, especially with her grandchildren. She was a devoted mother and wife. Her strong faith carried her through her life. Nancy loved candy and Halloween was her favorite holiday. She will be greatly missed by her family and those who knew her.

She is survived by her husband, David Brissey of Iowa City; two sons, Mark Lovetinsky of West Liberty, IA and Bill Lovetinsky and his wife Stephanie of Spring Hill, KA: one step-son, Matt Brissey and his wife Erica of Fairplay, CO; her brother, Glen Davis of Virginia; her grandchildren: Jeff, Ty, Jake and Hailey; and by her beloved dog Max-“The Dog.”

She was preceded in death by her mother.

On-line condolences may be directed to www.lensingfuneral.com