Dateline: Alton
Nancy L. Hastings, 74, died at 12:22 p.m. Monday, January 10, 2022 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born December 28, 1947 in Alton, she was the daughter of Martin and Adell (Parrish) Roberts. Mrs. Hastings worked at BJC Christian NE in record keeping and also for Olin Mills selling pictures. One of her most favorite jobs was when she worked as a clown. Nancy was a talented decorator and loved to write poems. She loved the Lord and held her faith close to her heart. She grew up on a farm and loved to tell stories her childhood on the farm. She was an avid card player and pool player and loved old movies. She loved to shop for ANYTHING and especially loved Christmas and had several trees decorated in her apartment year around. A dare devil, she would try anything and always wanted to be a race car driver. Nancy was kind hearted and would give even when she didn't have it to give. Surviving is a daughter, Michelle Zuckerman of Carlinville, two sons, Chris Fisher of Alton and Troy Fisher (Kara) of Godfrey, six grandchildren, Kasha Fisher, Brittany Fisher, Brady Zuckerman, Brandon Zuckerman, Justin Fisher, and Mackenzie Fisher, and six great grandchildren, Melah Gomez, Elanie Gomez, Kinsley Churchhill, Ella Zuckerman, Kynzlee Fisher, and Taelyn Fisher. One brother, Danny Roberts of Elsah and a sister, Carol Logan of Godfrey. There will be no services. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Gent Funeral Home in Alton is in charge of arrangements. Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com