Nancy Wheelock's Obituary
Nancy Wheelock (Wetzel), 75, of Tarpon Springs, Florida, died Monday, February 24.
She was born to Eugene and Mildred Wetzel, October 17, 1938 in Sterling, Illinois.
Nancy graduated for Sterling High School in 1957. She married Gary Wheelock in 1958. They lived in Sterling until they relocated to California, then eventually to Florida. Nancy was an integral part of their many family businesses.
Nancy was a devoted, loving wife, mother and grandmother. Family always came first for her.
Nancy enjoyed gardening. She loved the warm weather of Florida and spent countless hours outside nurturing her flowers. She also enjoyed her many pets throughout the years, including her Westies, Fritz and Maggie. Nancy loved being a homemaker, was an avid sports fan and also played tennis.
Nancy is survived by her husband, Gary and two daughters, Shelley and Christina. She is also survived by grandsons, Vaughn and Christopher, granddaughter –in- law, Emily and greatgrandchildren, Kingston and Lena.
Donations can be made in honor of Nancy to the Community Foundation of Tampa:wwwcftampabay.org
Viewing will be on Friday, February 28 from 11 am to 1 pm, followed by the funeral service at 1 pm, in the chapel at Trinity Memorial Gardens, 12609 Memorial Drive, Trinity, FL 34655
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