Nancie Marie McAnaugh

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Nancie Marie McAnaugh, 58, of Jefferson City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at her residence.

She was born on June 4, 1963, in Elmhurst, Illinois, the daughter of Paul Chervenak and Irene Margaret Lyons Chervenak. Nancie was later adopted by Douglas McAnaugh whom she considered her true father.

She was married on October 19, 1991, in Flagstaff, Arizona, to Stephen Bernard Hick who survives at the home.

Nancie was a 1980 graduate of Marcos de Niza High School, Tempe, Arizona; received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English in 1992 from Northern Arizona University; and a Master in Social Work degree in 1997 from the University of Missouri where she later pursued PhD studies.

She was employed over the years with Northern Arizona University Bookstore; Arizona Highway Department; East Area Agency on Aging, Jonesboro, Arkansas; Harlan Still & Koch, Attorneys, Columbia, Missouri; Missouri Office of Administration; and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services where she served as Deputy Director for several years.

She was currently serving as Chief Operating Officer with LeadingAge Missouri, Jefferson City.

She was of the Roman Catholic faith.

Nancie was a federally licensed Amateur Extra class Amateur Radio Operator holding the call sign NM(zero)C.

She was a member of the Mid-MO Amateur Radio Club where she had served on the Board of Directors and as Volunteer Examiner Coordinator; American Radio Relay League; and the Cole County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES).

For several years she and her husband assisted in the operation of Morse Code station V3T from Belize during the annual ARRL International DX Contest.

She was a devoted volunteer with the American Red Cross Smoke Alarm program.

She was especially fond of animals.

Other survivors include one brother, Mark McAnaugh, Colorado; seven cats and two dogs.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, John McAnaugh.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Memorials are suggested to Saint Jude Children's Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105; or American Cancer Society, POB 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 22478.

Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home in Jefferson City is in charge of the arrangements.

Those wishing to send tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.

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  1. Steve, My deepest sympathy. I worked with Nancie at DHSS and so admired her compassion and commitment to the people we served. I remember her smile that would light up a room, her quick wit and sense of humor. May happy memories, in time, bring you comfort and peace. Tricia Schlechte

  2. I was so sorry to learn of Nancie’s passing. Years ago I had the privilege of working with her at LeadingAge Missouri. What a bright, committed, compassionate woman! My sincerest condolences to her husband, friends and her LeadingAge family. I will remember Nancie with great fondness. May her memory always be a blessing. — Pat Hubbs

  3. I worked with Nancie at LeadingAge Missouri for 10 years. My fondest memory is this: She and I were in Bill Bates office discussing something, when something triggered us to sing “I Am Woman” by Helen Redding. Nancie know all the words and I knew most, it was a hoot. Bill sat there with the funniest look on his face that said “I don’t know what’s happening but I have lost control.” It makes me smile thinking about that event. Nancie was a friend, colleague and mentor. I will miss her. May she rest in peace. Prayers for Stephen and her family.

  4. Steve, so sorry to hear of Nancie’s passing. Linda and I were your uphill neighbors Before we moved to St. Louis in 2002.

  5. To Nancie’s family, friends and co-workers, We are very sorry to hear of Nancie’s passing. She was a smart and uniquely gifted person, and will be missed. From Nancie’s friends at LeadingAge Kansas.

  6. Nancie and I worked on several emergency preparedness projects. I remember her standing up for our Emergency Medical Services program. She was very cooperative and supportive, making the process successful. She will be missed.

  7. I had the privilege of working with Nancie at the state health department and always admired her wonderful work ethic and compassion for the citizens of Missouri as well as those working with her. My sympathies and prayers are with you.

  8. Hi Leslie, I remember. I was just recalling the bees in the bail of straw. Nice of you to remember Nancie and I these 20 years later. Thank you, Stephen Hick

  9. I am very sorry to hear of your loss, Steve. Her and I shared the joy of gardening and she once shared a yellow watermelon with me to grow. She was always a sweet and delightful person to work with.

  10. I had the honor of being close friends with this beautiful soul back in the 80s and 90s. Some of my best memories include her. She was as beautiful inside as she was out and she will be greatly missed!! Until we meet again in glory! Love you dear friend!!

  11. I came across this memorial a couple years after the fact. Nancie was one of my favorite people and I’m glad I knew her. I’m sorry to hear of her passing.


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