Nancy May (Krater) Wallick

Nancy May Wallick, 81 of Perry, Georgia (formerly of Port Carbon, PA) peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.

Nancy was born on September 14, 1943, in Reading, PA. She was the daughter of the late Floyd (Bucky) and Marion (Tubby) Krater.

Nancy was a graduate of Pottsville Area High School, class of 1961. After graduation, she worked at the Library of Congress in Washington DC for several years before moving back home to PA. There she started a new career with the Miller Group where she held various positions and retired after 25 years. In retirement, Nancy worked as a lunchroom aide at John S Clark Elementary School in Pottsville where she enjoyed working with the children.

Nancy was a member of St Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Port Carbon, PA. She was very active within the church becoming a Eucharistic Lay Minister, Parish Assistant, Church Council including Vice President, President and also a member of the Chancel Choir. Nancy also had a passion for cooking. She prepared hundreds of dinners/dishes over the years for church functions and fundraisers.

In 2012, Nancy moved to Perry, GA to live by her daughter. There she continued to work with children by working at King's Chapel Elementary School in Perry. Nancy was a very active member of the Christ Lutheran Church of Perry where she continued her passion of cooking and baking. She prepared cakes, pies and other delicious dishes every Friday for over the past 10 years to help support families in need.  

She was a Life member of the AMVETS Post #180 Ladies Auxiliary of Pottsville, Life member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles 13 Ladies Auxiliary, member of the Order of the Easter Star Chapter #367 of Cressona, PA, and American Legion, Robert E Baker Post #38 of Schuylkill Haven, PA.

She has 4 surviving children, Nicholas Wallick (Josie) of Phoenix, AZ, Nicola Bruno (Thomas) of Warner Robins, GA, Nyle Wallick (Melissa) and Nevin Wallick (Tara) of Pottsville, PA.

Grandchildren, Audrey Wallick (Lazaro) of Phoenix, AZ, Danica Wallick, Chase Wallick, Casen Wallick, and Cullen McCabe all from Pottsville, PA. Brittani Jones (Trent), Trenton Bruno and Trevor Bruno of Warner Robins, GA.

Great Grandchildren Auro Perez-Wallick and Arya Perez-Wallick of Phoenix, AZ, and Graysen Jones, Indi Jones, Callen Jones and baby Jones all from Warner Robins, GA.

Sister Vanessa Mihoda, a niece Amberle Mihoda and a great niece Samantha Mihoda of Port Carbon, PA.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents Floyd (Bucky) and Marion (Tubby) Krater, brother Floyd H Krater, Jr, his wife Rosemary and granddaughter Andi Wallick.

Visitation will be at 9 a.m. on 14 December, 2024 at Robert Evan Jr Funeral Home, 208 Pike St. Port Carbon, PA with a Celebration of Life immediately following at 10 a.m. with lay Minister, Lois Sterling, of St. Paul's Lutheran Church officiating. 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of her beautiful granddaughter to the College of Manhattan Pep Band or Indiana University School of Medicine "Andi Wallick" Scholarship.

IU school of Medicine C/O IU Foundation PO BOX 7072 Indianapolis IN 46207

038014281 Andi Nicole Wallick Scholarship Indiana University Foundation