Nancy Jane (Anderson) Gammons, passed away on November 6, 2026, at the age of 68. She was born on December 25, 1957, in McLeansboro, Illinois, and married the love of her life on June 16, 2001. Her Christian faith and southern Illinois roots shaped the warmth, strength, and kindness she carried throughout her life.
Nancy was deeply committed to education in her own life, earning a master’s degree from SIU. She built a meaningful professional life as an Allied Health Instructor at Shawnee Community College. Her work and learning reflected a generous spirit and a desire to share knowledge with others.
Nancy found joy in the simple and lasting pleasures that made life rich. She loved cross-stitching, studying the Bible, traveling with her husband to different beaches, and keeping in touch with family and friends on Facebook. She cherished life on the family farm, a place that held both comfort and belonging. At home, she enjoyed life with her husband of 25 years and the companionship of their beloved cats, Patty and Daisy, who often curled up on her lap.
Above all, Nancy will be remembered through the family she loved. She is survived by her husband, James “Jim” Monroe Gammons, Jr. and brother Stan Anderson and his wife, Jane (Rapp) Anderson of Memphis, TN. She is also survived by her two nieces, Katherine Anderson and Karen Causie, Karen’s husband Jaman “Jay” Causie, along with their children, Carter Causie and Tyler Causie. Nancy’s love extended warmly through her family circle to her stepdaughters: Jamie Heath, husband, Frank Heath, Jr., and their family, including David Gilliam, James “Jay” Gammons, Zane Heath, and Aliana “Ali” Heath; Julie Gammons; Jennifer Gammons and her children, Matthew Selle and Xander Rictor. Her husband and family brought Nancy immeasurable joy, and the love they shared will forever be a part of her legacy.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Mary B. (Richardson) Anderson and brother, James Anderson.
Family and friends are invited to gather for a Celebration of Life on November 14, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. with services to follow at Harre Funeral Home, 310 West Randolph, McLeansboro, Illinois 62859. Inurnment will follow at Union Cemetery in Macedonia.
Nancy will be fondly remembered for her faith, her deep love for her husband and family, the friendships she treasured, and the joy she found in the people and community around her.
Donations may be made in Nancy’s memory to Union Church or the Baptist Children’s Home.
The family is being served by Harre Funeral Home, 310 West Randolph Street, McLeansboro, IL 62859.
