of Marshall, AR

October 27, 1943 - February 3, 2024

Nancy Ann Waitley, age 80, of Marshall, Arkansas passed from this earthly life on Saturday, February 3rd, 2024 at Warrenton Manor in Wright City, Missouri. She was born in Alco, Arkansas on October 27th, 1943 to William Clifton Branscum and Myrtis Irene Morrison.

Nancy was a devout Christian and served her Lord and Savior her entire life. She began her working career as an exceptionally talented pattern maker for a little girls clothing company called Toddling Time. She continued her career at Flintrock Shirt Factory in Marshall where she worked as a utility operator. She and her husband, Bill later moved to Jamaica where she worked as a trainer for Flintrock. She enjoyed her time in Jamaica and liked to tell stories of her time spent there. In later years she worked at the Searcy County Library. Nancy relished her role as a mother and in 1985 she met the love of her life, Bill Waitley and the marriage gained her two stepchildren, Lisa Johnson and Roger Waitley. Roger passed away in 1996. The most cherished role for Nancy was being grandmother to grandson, Sam. Spending time with Sam brought her so much joy. They loved sharing many activities, but especially cooking chicken and dumplings and turkey bone soup. Nancy's quiet presence and strong spirit will be greatly missed.

Survivors include her daughter, Rebecca Ann Watts and husband, Gary of Marthasville, MO; her beloved grandson, Sam Watts; siblings, Loretta Fariss (Kenneth), Janice Dollar, Roger Branscum, Betty Branscum and Kathy Parks (Larry) and a host of extended family and friends who will also mourn her passing.

Nancy is preceded in death by her parents, William and Myrtis Branscum; her husband, Bill Waitley who passed away in 2013 and siblings, Wilma Broad, JR Branscum, Judy Branscum and Linda Branscum.

Funeral services for Nancy will be 2:00 PM Thursday, February 8th, 2024 at Roller-Coffman Chapel in Marshall, Arkansas. Visitation will be 1:00 till 2:00 PM preceding the service. Burial will follow in Marshall Memorial Gardens where Nancy will be laid to rest beside her husband, Bill. Friends and family will serve as bearers.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Coffman Funeral Home
923 Highway 65 North
Marshall, AR  72650
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com