- Date Of Birth: March 21, 1944
- Date Of Death: September 22, 2012
- State: Indiana
Nancy M. Bender, 68, passed away Saturday, September 22, 2012 at her home in Terre Haute. Nancy was born on March 21, 1944 in McGehee, Arkansas to Roosevelt Wimberly and Bernice Wakes. Nancy moved to Terre Haute as a teenager and resided in Terre Haute until her death. An avid reader, Nancy enjoyed reading a variety of books, particularly mystery, fiction and nonfiction. Known widely for her love of reading, she often received books to read from out of state family members, as well as local businesses. A talented athlete, Nancy played soccer, basketball, and ran track. She also had a love for football, with her favorite team being the Pittsburgh Steelers. Nancy passed her passion for reading, playing basketball, football and track on to her children and grandchildren. Nancy also enjoyed playing bingo in her spare time; often times bringing along family. She worked for Vigo County Head Start as a bus driver and the VCSC as a Title I Reading Education Assistant at University School. Because of her kindness and compassion, Nancy chose a career as a caregiver in which she worked for over 15 years assisting individuals with mental and physical disabilities.
Nancy was preceded in death by her mother; her grandparents, Square and Pearl Wakes and her husband, Charles Bender.
