Nancy Boone Wimsett
December 23, 1938 - December 18, 2020
Nancy Boone Wimsett, 81, of Louisville, passed on Friday, December 18, 2020. Nancy was born on December 23, 1938 to the late John and Aloise Boone in Howardstown, KY. She graduated from the University of Louisville and served as an educator for the Jefferson County Public School System. She was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church, which she attended for more than 50 years. Nancy was an avid sports fan, especially the men’s and women’s teams of her beloved Louisville Cardinals. She also acted as a board member at Hand in Hand Ministries for many years and she dearly loved serving communities in Appalachia, Belize, and Nicaragua. Carrying on Nancy’s legacy are her five children, David Wimsett (Lisa) of Half Moon Bay, CA, Walter Wimsett of South Lake Tahoe, CA, Susan Allard (Peter) of Louisville, KY, Beth Wimsett of Markleeville, CA, and Diane Stirling (Mario) of Warwick, Bermuda; nine grandchildren; one great-grandson; seven sisters, Rosemary Burt, Clara Jean Wheatley, Ruth Boone, Catherine Kleier, Irene Boone, Sue Boone, and Miriam Boone; and four brothers, Earl Boone, John Boone, Jim Boone, and Bob Boone. The family is honoring Nancy’s wishes of cremation and will hold a Memorial Mass at a later date. Her ashes will be interred at St. Ann Cemetery in Howardstown, KY at a private graveside service. Memorial donations may be made to Hand in Hand Ministries or the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be shared at www.Ratterman.com.
Nancy Boone Wimsett, 81, of Louisville, passed on Friday, December 18, 2020. Nancy was born on December 23, 1938 to the late John and Aloise Boone in Howardstown, KY. She graduated from the University of Louisville and served as an educator... View Obituary & Service Information