Nancy J. Northway
September 17, 1936 ~ January 2, 2022
Nancy Northway, 85, of Jefferson City passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022 surrounded by her family.
She was born September 17, 1936 in Beloit, WI to the late Robert and Irene (Boone) Roth. Nancy grew up in Beloit where she graduated from high school in 1953. In 1954, Nancy married Emery Lee Northway and moved to Jefferson City. She began working at the Missouri National Guard Headquarters in 1972. She later was the first woman to join the Missouri National Guard rifle team participating in competitions in Ohio and Arkansas. Nancy enlisted with the Women’s Army Corps in 1974, completed basic training and became a soldier in the U.S. Army. She moved to Indiana and continued her work with U.S. Army. Nancy was property book officer at the Indiana National Guard Headquarters. She achieved the rank of Chief Warrant Officer Three retiring in 1996.
After her career in the military, Nancy opened Yellow Moon Antique Mall in Mooresville, Indiana. In 2013, she joined her son Tommy helping work at his Yellow Moon Antique Mall in Jefferson City.
Survivors include her two sons, Jerry Lee Northway of Geneva, AL, Tommy Lee (Amy) Northway of Jefferson City, four grandchildren, Jessie Northway, Dino (Natalie) Northway, Candy Lee (Charlie) Wheeler and Marcos Northway, five great grandchildren, Merissa, Charlie, Suzy, Taylor and Tristan and two sisters, Sally (Jerry) Peterson of Burbank, CA and Barbara Curtis of CA. Nancy was preceded in death by two sons, Jimmy Lee and Danny Lee Northway and granddaughter, Sarah Marie Northway.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be directed to the American Legion Roscoe Enloe Post 5, 1423 Tanner Bridge Rd., Jefferson City, 65101.
Dulle Trimble Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Those wishing to express condolences may do so at www.dulletrimble.com.
She was born September 17, 1936 in Beloit, WI to the late Robert and Irene (Boone) Roth. Nancy grew up in Beloit where she graduated from high school in 1953. In 1954, Nancy married Emery Lee Northway and moved to Jefferson City. She began working at the Missouri National Guard Headquarters in 1972. She later was the first woman to join the Missouri National Guard rifle team participating in competitions in Ohio and Arkansas. Nancy enlisted with the Women’s Army Corps in 1974, completed basic training and became a soldier in the U.S. Army. She moved to Indiana and continued her work with U.S. Army. Nancy was property book officer at the Indiana National Guard Headquarters. She achieved the rank of Chief Warrant Officer Three retiring in 1996.
After her career in the military, Nancy opened Yellow Moon Antique Mall in Mooresville, Indiana. In 2013, she joined her son Tommy helping work at his Yellow Moon Antique Mall in Jefferson City.
Survivors include her two sons, Jerry Lee Northway of Geneva, AL, Tommy Lee (Amy) Northway of Jefferson City, four grandchildren, Jessie Northway, Dino (Natalie) Northway, Candy Lee (Charlie) Wheeler and Marcos Northway, five great grandchildren, Merissa, Charlie, Suzy, Taylor and Tristan and two sisters, Sally (Jerry) Peterson of Burbank, CA and Barbara Curtis of CA. Nancy was preceded in death by two sons, Jimmy Lee and Danny Lee Northway and granddaughter, Sarah Marie Northway.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be directed to the American Legion Roscoe Enloe Post 5, 1423 Tanner Bridge Rd., Jefferson City, 65101.
Dulle Trimble Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Those wishing to express condolences may do so at www.dulletrimble.com.
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Nancy was obviously a great woman and mother to raise a son with the character and generosity as Jerry.
I was so sorry to hear of your loss, Jerry. Many thoughts and prayers sent your way.
Tom, we are thinking about you, prayers
I enjoyed spending time with Nancy when she and my mom owned Yellow Moon. She was a big part of my growing up and will be sorely missed. Thoughts to the family.
Tom and Jerry and families, Nancy was a big part of my life and my families lives for more than the 12 years we shared a business together. She was a friend, a mentor, a business partner, and so much more. I learned a lot about antiques from Nancy and a lot more about life. She was such a strong woman. Our customers enjoyed seeing her and still ask about her. She loved her family and talked about them often. She spoke often about Tommy and Jerry, the best part of her she said. I’m so sorry for your loss.
We send you thoughts of comfort.
With loving memories of “Nancy Northway”, from Daryl & Sheila Jones, Hannah Jones Heet, Sophie Jones Watson, & the folks atYellow Moon in Mooresville.
Tommy and Families, So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
I was privileged to work with Ms. Northway as Det. Cmdr for the Headquarters Detachment of the Military Dept. of Indiana in the late 1970’s and early 80’s. She was a dedicated professional who worked hard to support all of her troops, ranging from Pvts. to MG’s. That dedication earned her the respect of everyone that knew her. Rest well, you’ve earned it.
So sorry to hear about your mom. I had just read a profile on her career in the National Guard in the News Tribune not too long ago. I have not been out to your store in awhile and didn’t even know she was helping you there. We have not been getting out as much because of the virus. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & Jerry and with the rest of your family. Gary & Tina Carver…
You sure took care of all of us Nancy, I know we haven’t been in touch for awhile but I always remembered the good old days. You were a wonderful mentor & friend. Laurie Celmer