Nancy Nerdin Ferrel

Nancy Nerdin Ferrel, age 73, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 13, 2016 at The Retreat in St George, Utah after a continuous 10 year battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Nancy was born October 9, 1942, in Bremerton, WA to Garth and Violet Gray Nerdin and was the second of four children. While attending BYU Nancy met and married Kent Bruce Ferrel, her lifelong friend and companion, on September 13, 1963, in the Los Angeles Temple. They had five wonderful children and 52 amazing years together. Nancy was always a good student, good wife, good mother and thoughtful and caring grandmother. Nancy grew up in Port Orchard, WA and attended South Kitsap High School and later, BYU. Nancy's married life was spent primarily in the Salt Lake City, UT area. In the middle of raising her five children, Nancy bought their neighbor's aquarium servicing business much to her husband's surprise. Always independent, she and her little business grew and flourished. A hard and responsible worker, she next became the office manager for a highly regarded pediatric dentist. Later Nancy moved into secretarial, receptionist and financial aid positions at Salt Lake Community College. Nancy worked and served tirelessly until early onset Alzheimer's Disease made working and contributing to her family and community no longer a possibility for her. While the children were involved in their various schools, Nancy volunteered in many ways including writing and directing numerous plays and skits for everyone's enjoyment. Nancy loved music, singing, dancing and participated in all these whenever possible. Nancy is survived by her husband, Kent Bruce Ferrel, St George, UT; her two brothers, James T. (Connie), OR and Raymond (Kathy) Nerdin, SLC; sister, Garthia (Neil) Anderson, IN; sons, Peter, Randy and Danny, SLC; and daughters, Kim (Shaun) Barton, Saratoga Springs, UT, and Jody (Kevin) Kelly, Ireland; and three grandchildren. A private service will be held in SLC for the family. The family would like to express thanks to all those who provided assistance at The Retreat and at Brookdale Senior Living in St George for their loving support and care of Nancy during these final years and to the recent hospice services of Integrated Senior Care, St George. Condolences are welcome online at www.SerenityStG.com. Final arrangements and memorial tree planting by Serenity Funeral Home, St. George, 986-2085.

Nancy Nerdin Ferrel

October 9, 1942 - March 13, 2016