Nancy H. King

GREENFIELD – Nancy H. King, age 66, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2010, at Hancock Regional Hospital. Born on October 10, 1943, in Warrensburg, Missouri, she was the daughter of James Allen and Francis Louise (McClane) Hotchkiss. Nancy graduated from Warrensburg High School and earned a B.S. in Foods and Nutrition from Central Missouri State in Dietetics. She also earned a Masters of Allied Health Education from IUPUI. She formerly worked as a dietician for the Warrensburg Nursing and Medical Center and for the Indiana School for the Deaf. Nancy also worked as an educator for the Purdue Extension of Hancock County before retiring in 2003. She was a member of the Greenfield Christian Church. She wrote the popular “Simply Cooking” column in the Daily Reporter and loved shopping, going out to eat, and going to Vegas. Nancy simply loved life. For now, she has gone “off to another meeting.” Nancy was a member of the Indiana Extension Agents Association and the Hancock County Extension Representatives for 23 years. She established and maintained various organizations including The Alliance for Community Education, the Hancock County Library, the Greenfield Christian Women’s Club, the Hancock County Red Cross Chapter, the Hancock County Food Pantry, the Hancock County 4H Queen Pageant, the Hancock County Mental Health Association, and Leadership Hancock County. She was a member of the Indiana State Fair Queen Committee for 12 years and co-owned “Laugh and Learn Presentations.” Nancy was also a member of the U&I Hancock County Extension Homemakers and was current President of the HRH Volunteer Guild and also served on the Hancock Hospital Foundation Board. Nancy performed 25 years of service for the Indiana Association of Family and Consumer Sciences and 24 years of service for Epsilon Sigma Phi National Honorary Extension Fraternity. She was a member of the AAFCS Extension Section, a member of Senior Services, and a member of the Greenfield Kiwanis Club. Nancy also judged foods for county and state fairs. Nancy earned many awards over her life including the 2003 State of Indiana Sagamore of the Wabash Award, the Community Service Award for the Greater Greenfield Chamber of Commerce, the 2003 Lorraine Caldwell Award of Career Excellence, and the Set a Good Example Foundation 2008 Todd Kaminski Community Award. She was also awarded the Paul B. Crooks Distinguished Extension Agent Award, the 2003 IEEA Career Award, and the National Association of Extension Home Economists for Continued Excellence Award of at least 12 years of service. She is survived by her son, Thomas Wessley “Wes” King III; her dog, Peaches; her grandchildren; and many, many friends whom she considered family. She was preceded in death by her parents. Visitation will be on Thursday, June 3, 2010, from 3:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary in Greenfield. Funeral services will take place on Friday, June 4, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at the mortuary. Pastor David Woods will officiate. Burial will follow at Park Cemetery in Greenfield. Friends may send online condolences at www.erleweinmortuary.com or email sympathy@erleweinmortuary.com.

Nancy H. King

October 10, 1943 - May 31, 2010