Nancy Kay (McBride) Lowe, 79, of Collison, IL, passed away at 2:40 P.M. Sunday September 11, 2022, at her home. She was born July 9, 1943, in Danville, IL, the daughter of Omer Royals “Todd” McBride and Mildred Olive (March) McBride Barker. She married David Lowe on July 11, 1958, in Hoopeston, IL. He survives in Collison.  

She is also survived by one daughter, Kristine (Bryan) McGoldrick of Safety Harbor, FL; two sons, Kevin Lowe of Penfield, IL and Brett Lowe of Collison, IL; six grandchildren, Anthony and Ashley Lowe, Kayla Simmons, Taylor, Aether, and Kevin McGoldrick; four great-grandchildren; and one niece, Cammi (McBride) Kirk. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Omer McBride; one granddaughter, Brianna Lowe; and one nephew, Todd McBride. 

Nancy owned and operated a janitorial service. She later worked in many retail stores and most recently worked for the US Postal Service. She was an avid bowler and was inducted into the bowling Hall of Fame in both Champaign and Vermilion counties. She also bowled in the state tournament for fifty straight years. Nancy’s hobbies included doing ceramics, antique shopping, and spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed traveling with her husband and special friends, the Anders family, and taking pictures. Nancy also enjoyed drinking a coke and a smoke and also a Miller Lite.  

A visitation will be held 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. Thursday September 15, 2022, at Anderson Funeral Home, 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday September 16, 2022, at the funeral home with Chaplain Glenn Corbly officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston.  

Memorials may be made to Transitions Hospice, 201 N. Randolph St., Champaign, IL 61820. 

Please visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com