Nancy E. (Copling) Umfress

Nancy E. Umfress, nee Copling, was born on Wednesday, June 22, 1949, to Robert Copling and Christena Copling, nee Reiner, in Sullivan, Missouri.  She entered into Heaven peacefully at her home in Cuba, Missouri on Monday, May 1, 2023, at the age of 73 years, 10 months, and 9 days.

Nancy attended Cuba schools growing up and graduated from Cuba High School in 1967.  She was united in marriage to James “Jim” Umfress, Sr. on June 30, 1967 at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Leasburg, Missouri and to this union 3 sons, Jimmy, Travis, and Robbie, were born.

Nancy graduated from the nursing program at Rolla Technical Institute and became an LPN.  She was employed at Sullivan Hospital and as an Office Manager for Dr. Fitzgerald for many years until her retirement.

She loved tending to her flowers, doing crafts, playing the piano, and just enjoying life.  She had accepted the Lord as her Savior and attended church at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in her younger years and was a member of First Baptist Church in Cuba, Missouri during her later years.  She attended when her health would let her.  She was one of the biggest encouragers when Jim was called to the preaching ministry in 2005.  She enjoyed her life, loved the Lord, and adored spending time with her family.  Nancy was a fighter.  After losing their son, daughter-in-law, and grandson in a car accident, surviving a house fire, dealing with health issues and whatever else life threw at her, she still had the determination and a strong will to keep going. She will most definitely be missed by her family and friends.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Bob and Christena Copling; son, daughter-in-law, and grandson, Jimmy, Cathy, and Chad Umfress; parents-in-law William R.B. and Virginia Umfress.

Those who remain to continue her legacy are her husband Jim Umfress of Cuba, MO; two sons, Travis Umfress of St. Clair, MO and Robbie (Rachel) Umfress of Douglas, GA; brother Robert (Mary) Copling of Leasburg, MO; brothers-in-law Donald Umfress of Leasburg, MO and Paul Umfress of Sullivan, MO; sisters-in-law Betty (Gary) Monda of Sullivan, MO and Peggy (Jim) Salie of Columbus GA; six grandchildren: Megan (Johnnie) Volner of Leasburg, MO, Cody (Shauna) Umfress of Barnhart, MO, Corey Umfress of Cuba, MO, T.J. Umfress of St. Clair, MO, Tyler Umfress of Douglas, GA and Kevin Sipp of Sikeston, MO; five great grandchildren: Kaelyn, Micah and Kenadee Volner all of Leasburg, MO and 2 new additions, Olivia Umfress and Baby Umfress on the way; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.

The family has chosen to honor Nancy’s wishes with cremation as her final disposition.  A Memorial Service was held Monday, May 8, 2023, at First Baptist Church, Cuba, MO.  Visitation was from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM and the Memorial Service immediately followed with Pastors Bob Knight and Jim Moore officiating.  A private family burial at Lick Creek Cemetery will be held at a later time.

Arrangements are under the care of Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, MO.

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