Nancy Ann Koenen Bernabei, Jonesborough, TN, formerly of Ladd, IL and Fort Myers, FL passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019 in her home.
Nancy joins her beloved husband and best friend Robert Raymond Bernabei in heaven. They were married 50 years at the time of his passing.
She was born in Spring Valley on April 29, 1947 to William and Ann Koenen of Ladd. She married Robert Bernabei from Dalzell on December 15, 1967.
She graduated from Hall High School (Class of 1965) and attended LaSalle County Beauty School. She owned Nancy’s Beauty Salone in Ladd until 1987 when they moved to Florida. In 2016, they moved to East Tennessee to enjoy the beautiful mountains. Her passions were crafting, baking, tending to her flowers garden, going RVing with her family and visiting with friends. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary of Ladd.
She is survived by her daughter Carrie (Todd) Daines of Jonesborough, TN; mother, Ann Koenen of Peru, IL; brother, William J (Mary Beth) Koenen of St. Germain, WI; nieces, nephews and a grand-dog Sedona. Nancy was preceded in death by her father, William Koenen.
A gather of friends and family in remembrance of Nancy will be planned for the fall in Illinois.
Memorials may be directed to the family.