Nancy C. Peek

Nancy Charlene Peek, 84, of Anderson, passed away on March 22, 2026. She was born on August 25, 1941, in Anderson, Indiana, where she resided most of her life. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her.

Nancy retired from the Pendleton Reformatory where she supervised the mail room. She also worked for many years as a tax preparer for H&R Block. Nancy was dedicated, hard working and developed many good friendships throughout her work life.

Nancy was strong in her faith. She was a member of East 38th Street Freewill Baptist Church in Anderson for decades where she served as the church secretary. She cherished her church family over the years.

Above all else, Nancy loved her family. She is survived by her loving daughters, Barbara (Rick) Kempher of Bradenton, FL and Lisa DeLey (Cliff Cole) of Pendleton. She leaves behind four grandchildren, Brittany (Robert) Crull, Dustin (Miranda) Kempher, Tatum (Jesse) Braden, and Drew DeLey, as well as six great grandchildren, Kain Crull (fiancee, Madison Hanshew), Lola Crull, Shay French, Kyden Kempher, Isabella Braden, and Jonah Braden.

Nancy was the oldest of her siblings and is survived by her sister, Marilyn (Steve) Kempher; her brothers, Robert (Debbie) Thompson, Dannie Thompson, and Roger (Karen) Thompson, along with several nieces and nephews. Nancy also leaves behind many lifelong friends, including her best friend for over 50 years, Nila Hague.

She was preceded in death by her husband, the great love of her life, J.B. Peek, and by her parents, Oscar and Florence Thompson.

The family would like to thank the special staff members at Bridgewater Healthcare Center for the care, concern, and friendship they provided to Nancy in recent years.

Visitation will be held Friday, March 27, 2026, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm and one hour prior to services at Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory, 200 West 53rd St., Anderson, IN.

Services will be Saturday, March 28, 2026, 11:30 am at the funeral home with Reverends Mark Sluss and Eric Fox officiating.

Burial will take place in the Anderson Memorial Park.