Nancie Lee Kelly - Black

Nancie Lee Black, born on November 4, 1940, passed away peacefully in the arms of her loving husband at home in Odessa, Texas, on January 14, 2025. Nancie will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Kenneth Black; her daughter, Debbie Gray, and husband, Kent; her grandson, Brian Hensch, and wife, Alexia, along with their great-granddaughter, Delilah; and her son, Scot Marter, and husband, Darryl. She is also survived by her sister, Bettye Keefer, and husband, Ed. Nancie was preceded in death by her parents, Sybil and Joseph Kelly, and her brother, Jerry Kelly. Her extended family includes stepchildren Rocky Black and wife, Dorothy; grandson Kevin Black and wife, Jennifer, and great-grandson, Braden (deceased), as well as great-granddaughters, Emily and Olivia; granddaughter Joy Finnigan and husband, Shannon, with great-grandsons, Caleb and Mica, and great-granddaughters, Savannah and Mary; Diane Alvey, with grandson Dallas Alvey and wife, Anh, along with two great-granddaughters; granddaughter Rachel Alvey and husband, Frank, with two great-grandchildren; stepson Kenny Black (deceased), with his son Justin Black and wife, Marta, and his stepsons, Rylan and Rhys Marks; and stepson David Black (deceased). She is also survived by numerous other nephews, nieces, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren who brought joy to her life. Nancie was a woman of many passions. She was deeply involved in her church community and dedicated over 20 years to the Kairos and Outside Kairos ministries. Her compassion extended to assembling shoeboxes for the children's Christmas Box ministry, benefiting third-world countries. For many years, she was active with Stepping Stone Ministry. A talented artist, Nancie loved crafting and taught Trichem painting classes in her shop for over 10 years. Her involvement with the Permian Basin Fair & Expo spanned three decades, where she showcased her arts and crafts. Nancie was one of the founding members of the Flatlander Ski Club and found joy in traveling, shopping, baking Christmas treats, celebrating holidays, and caring for her beloved Conure parrot. A memorial service to honor Nancie's life will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at New Life Church, located at 7184 Club Dr., Odessa, TX 79762. Fellowship and lunch will begin at 11:00 a.m., followed by the service at 1:00 p.m. Nancie's warmth and generosity touched the lives of all who knew her. May her memory bring comfort to those she leaves behind.

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Nancie Lee Kelly - Black

November 4, 1940 - January 14, 2025