Holly Springs Funeral Home

Nancy Germany Lane
Nancy Fay Germany Lane, beloved wife, loving mother, and precious grandmother, passed away peacefully with her family close by on Sunday, February 19, 2023. Nancy was born August 4, 1941, in Oxford, Mississippi, to Harvey and Robbie Germany. She graduated from Holly Springs High School in Holly Springs on May of 1959. On June 6, 1960, Nancy married her sweetheart, Robert Louis Lane, at Spring Hill Baptist Church in Waterford, Mississippi. In 1966, Nancy graduated from the University of Mississippi with a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics Degree. Nancy and Robert enjoyed their travels while he was stationed at Stead AFB in Reno, Nevada, Fairchild AFB in Spokane, Washington, Clark AFB in the Philippines, and Sheppard AFB in Wichita Falls, Texas, Nancy spent her teaching years at the Pregnancy and Parenting Program in the Wichita Falls ISD, where she helped countless girls through very challenging times in their lives. Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Robert. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Laurie and Stephen Ballenger of Arlington, Texas and daughter and son-in-law Robin and Dr David Hampe of Frisco, Texas. She also leaves six grandchildren, Michael Ballenger of Keller, Texas, Matthew Ballenger of Pereia, Colombia, South America, Marc Ballenger of Arlington, Texas, McLane Ballenger and his wife Emily of Boston, Massachusetts, Mikayla Ballenger of Austin, Texas, and Hadley Anne Hampe of Frisco,Texas, along with many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Services for Nancy will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at 2:00 pm, at Spring Hill Baptist Church. A visitation at the church for family and friends will begin at 1:00 pm, and will continue until service time. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. The Holly Springs Funeral Home has charge.

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Name: Sandra & Raymond Smith Date: 2/22/2023 3:54:20 PM Message: Nancy was a beloved friend and first cousin to me. Although we were not in the same area for many years, we always kept in touch. She was a sweet and caring person. Her mother and my mother were sisters. Robbie Faye Barber Germany and my mother Corrie Bell Barber Darling,a brother Henry Q Barber, and Paul Barber! Nancy will be missed by all who knew! I know I will miss her by talking to her by phone and cards and letters. She’s a happy woman today, as she is with Jesus Christ, with no more pain, and suffering throughout all eternity. She really loved her family and her friends so much, and she was loved dearly as well!! I loved you Nancy Lane!!

Name: Sandra & Raymond Smith Date: 2/23/2023 5:08:27 AM Message: Nancy was a beloved friend and first cousin to me. Although we were not in the same area for many years, we always kept in touch. She was a sweet and caring person. Her mother and my mother were sisters. Robbie Faye Barber Germany and my mother Corrie Bell Barber Darling,a brother Henry Q Barber, and Paul Barber! Nancy will be missed by all who knew! I know I will miss her by talking to her by phone and cards and letters. She’s a happy woman today, as she is with Jesus Christ, with no more pain, and suffering throughout all eternity. She really loved her family and her friends so much, and she was loved dearly as well!! I loved you Nancy Lane!!

Name: Ann Thompson Date: 2/23/2023 5:22:11 PM Message: It was a blessing and a privilege to know Nancy. We were in the same Sunday School Class in Wichita Falls. What a sweet, Christian lady!

Name: Kennetta Beshear Date: 2/23/2023 9:58:17 PM Message: I first met Nancy when she was working in the Pregnancy and Parenting program for WFISD, and her kindness impressed me immediately. We enjoyed Sunday School together for so many years with both Nancy & Robert. I was grateful to read the obituary, and refresh my memory about the family she dearly loved.

Name: Tom & LaVerne Branch Date: 2/24/2023 10:30:33 PM Message: Nancy was a true southern lady. We met her while stationed at Sheppard AFB, Wichita Falls, Texas. Her kindness to others was unwavering. Our life long friendship began after the April 10, 1979 tornado damaged her home. We will forever be grateful for Robert and Nancy looking out for LaVerne while Tom was in Korea. We will miss her Christian spirit, sweet personality, and sense of humor.

Name: Tom & LaVerne Branch Date: 2/24/2023 10:31:19 PM Message: Nancy was a true southern lady. We met her while stationed at Sheppard AFB, Wichita Falls, Texas. Her kindness to others was unwavering. Our life long friendship began after the April 10, 1979 tornado damaged her home. We will forever be grateful for Robert and Nancy looking out for LaVerne while Tom was in Korea. We will miss her Christian spirit, sweet personality, and sense of humor.