Nancy S. Simon

April 6, 1922 - December 26, 2021

Nancy S. Simon, age 99, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Sanctuary at the Oaks. She was born Agnes Wren Shaw, on April 6, 1922 to George and Elizabeth (Blair) Shaw in Bicknell, Indiana. Her father called her Nancy. Nancy was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Muskegon where she was involved with Martha and Sarah Circles. She worked throughout her life in civil service, including 16 years as a supervisor for the State of Michigan at the Michigan Employment Security Commission and belonged to the Michigan State Employees Association and Senior Employees Retirees Association. Nancy enjoyed playing euchre, pinochle, cribbage, dancing, and fishing in Canada with her family. On March 29, 1948 she married Joseph Simon, and he preceded her in death in August of 2002. SURVIVORS include two children, Kathy Ledford and Alex (Mary Kay) Simon; grandchildren, Joseph (Claire) Simon and Maggie (Nicholas) Crawley; great-grandchildren, Florence and Cassius Simon, Daniel, James and Gabriel Crawley along with several nieces and nephews. Nancy was also preceded in death by her parents; sister, Elizabeth (Shaw) Eskey; brothers, Robert and David Shaw and son-in-law, Edwin Ledford. A CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE will be held 11:00 AM, April 8, 2022 at The Walburn Chapel of Sytsema Funeral and Cremation Services, 1547 W. Sherman Blvd., Muskegon, MI 49441 with Pastor Laurie Hartzell officiating. VISITATION will be one hour prior to the service. Burial has taken place at Laketon Township Cemetery. Memorial can be directed to First Presbyterian Church or the American Cancer Society. Share memories with the family at www.sytsemafh.com.