Nancy West Rodgers of Washington Township, Volant, journeyed to Heaven to be with the Lord on Monday, July 17, 2023.

She was encircled by her daughter and longtime friends Wende Anderson and Jackie LaRitz.

Nancy Ann West was born July 8, 1941, in Butler to Arthur David West and Gladys Ella Magee West.

Nancy graduated from Slippery Rock Area High School and New Castle Business College, and worked briefly at Cooper Bessemer.

Nancy married William E. Rodgers (Bill) on June 16, 1962. He preceded her in death on July 24, 2006.

As an auctioneer's daughter and real estate salesperson, Nancy also proudly referred to herself as a domestic engineer.

Nancy loved perennial gardening, rock collecting and birding.

As late as 79 years of age, Nancy enjoyed cutting bird baths in stone using a hammer and chisel outside in her garden during the winter months so as not to disturb the nesting process.

Nancy enjoyed attending Mountville Presbyterian Church in Portersville alongside her Magee relatives and many longtime friends.

After enjoying 44 loving years together, Nancy missed Bill deeply during the past 17 years so hosting her memorial service on the anniversary of Bill's death is a tribute and honor to both kind and loving souls.

Surviving is her daughter, Charmian Avril Rodgers of Volant.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and sister Judith K. Dekking.

Memorial services will be held at noon Monday, July 24, at Friendship Presbyterian Church Community Center on 886 New Castle Road, Slippery Rock. Pastor Patrick Keeley of the Mountville Presbyterian Church will officiate.

Visitation will be held 4-6 p.m. Sunday, July 23, and one hour before Monday's memorial service, also at Friendship Presbyterian Community Center

Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be given to Mountville Presbyterian Church, 2795 Mountville Road, Portersville, PA, 16051, or the American Red Cross.

Arrangements were made by Smith Funeral Home, Slippery Rock.