Nancy James

Nancy Ann James, age 77 of Springfield, passed away November 3, 2024. She was born April 29, 1947 in Salem, Missouri, the daughter of Alfred and Martha (Dixon) Halbrook.

Throughout her life Nancy enjoyed bowling, riding horses, yard work, and walking. She walked 14 miles each week. Nancy was a retired funeral director and hair dresser. She still loved clerical work and was employed by Great American Title, working there until recently.

Survivors include: her children, Leslie Baca and husband Steven of Ozark and Adam Lough and wife Stacy of St. Louis; grandchildren, Colter Baca and Amber Baca of Ozark and Lincoln Lough of St. Louis; her siblings, Tom Halbrook of Salem, Jim Halbrook and wife Debbie of Salem, Bonnie Nadeau of Rolla and Mary Mrozowicz and husband Mike of Rolla. 

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents.

A private graveside service will be held at Cedar Grove Cemetery, in Salem, Missouri, under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. 

Flowers for the family may be sent to the funeral home. 

Nancy’s courage, determination, and resilient spirit will be a guiding star for all who knew her.