Nancy Ann McGee

Nancy Ann McGee age 78 of Purcell, Oklahoma, formerly of Illinois, went home to be with her Lord on Christmas day, Dec. 25, 2016. She was born on May 17, 1938 in Sorento, Illinois. She was the 6th child of eight children born to Vivian Henry Bentley Sr. and Pauline Evelyn (Randle) Bentley. Nancy grew up a country girl and the daughter of a Preacher. She attended school in Greenville, Illlinois and graduated with the class of 1956. One year later she married the love of her life and soul mate, Earl Leslie McGee. They were married on June 1, 1957 in Sorento, Illinois. To this union three sons were born, Rick, Randy and Robin. They made their home in Sauk Village, Illinois where they raised their sons. They later lived in Carrollton, TX for 28 years. In 2013, they moved to Purcell, OK to be close to their son Rick and his family. Nancy worked hard as a homemaker, wife and mother. She also worked outside of the home throughout her life as a retail sales clerk. Nancy was a faithful Christian and active member of the First Baptist Church of Park Forest South, IL, for many years. There she enjoyed teaching Sunday School to Children. Nancy enjoyed buying gifts for family and friends, cooking, sewing, collecting Fenton glassware and ceramic salt and pepper shakers. Her favorite pastime was watching the Chicago Cubs baseball team and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by: Parents, Vivian and Pauline Bentley; One sister, Evelyn Turner. She is survived by: Husband of 59 years, Earl McGee of Purcell, OK, Three sons, Rick McGee and wife Nancy of Wayne, OK, Randy McGee and wife Pamela of Springboro, Ohio, Robin McGee of Purcell, OK. Four sisters, Joyce Hemken and husband Dwight of Hillsboro, IL Doris Wall and husband Harry of Litchfield, IL Sue Wankel and husband Charles of Littleton, CO Ruth Viola of Bakersfield, CA, Two brothers, Vivian Bentley Jr. and wife Madge of Bluffs, IL Ray Bentley and wife Barbara of Godfrey, IL. Six grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, Many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be 10:00AM Friday, Dec. 30, 2016 at Perfetti Funeral Home Chapel in Sorento, IL. Interment will be at the Sunnyside Cemetery in Sorento, IL. Arrangements are by Perfetti Funeral Home in Sorento. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 117, Wayne, OK. 73095.

Nancy Ann McGee

May 17, 1938 - December 25, 2016