Nancy C. Greek, 85

Nancy C. Greek, age 85, of Defiance, Ohio, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family.

Nancy was born December 11, 1936, in Angola, Indiana, the daughter of Ralph C. and Mabel V. (Smith) Hollinger. She attended Angola High School. On January 1, 1955, she married her sweetheart, Nellis F. Greek, in Angola, Indiana and they spent the next 59 years together. He preceded her in death on September 27, 2014. Nancy was a homemaker and loved to host gatherings with friends and family. She enjoyed reading, collecting antiques, and playing Euchre. Her real passion was cooking and baking. She also loved to share her faith and the love of Jesus Christ with others. She was a member of Bethel Church.

Nancy is survived by her sons, Gary Greek, of Defiance; and Daniel (Lyn) Greek, of the Philippines; daughters, Amy Weaks and Melissa (Mark) Schnitkey, both of Defiance; 7 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandsons; 3 step grandchildren and 10 step great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews which she all loved and adored. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; grandson, Cory Greek; brothers, Albertus, Richard, and Thomas Miller and sister, Norma Patton.

A celebration of Nancy’s life will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at 12:00 P.M. at Bethel Church, 20000 Country Road 424, Defiance, Ohio 43512 with Pastor Tim Hacker officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service. Nancy will be laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery, next to her husband, at a later date. Krill Funeral Service, 860 West Mulberry Street, Bryan, Ohio, has been entrusted with her arrangements.

The family would like to send a special thank you to all of Nancy’s caregivers over the past few years. You have truly been angels.

Suggested memorial donations are to Bethel Church or to the family.