Bonham, Texas -- Nancy Jane Malone, a beacon of strength, independence, and love, passed away on July 12, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of joy, resilience, and the warmth of a life well-lived. Born on May 5, 1940, in DeKalb, Texas, Nancy's journey was marked by her unwavering spirit and the love she poured into every role she embraced.
Nancy's career was as diverse and colorful as her personality. She began her professional life as a beautician, where she not only styled hair but also shaped the hearts of those who sat in her chair with her uplifting conversations and infectious smile. As a homemaker, she crafted a world of warmth and comfort for her family, turning a house into a home with her hands and heart. Her time working for Braums in Bonham was not just about the job; it was about the connections she made and the community she built through her genuine care and service.
Crafting, antiquing, and traveling were not mere hobbies for Nancy; they were extensions of her zest for life and her quest for beauty in all its forms. Each crafted piece, antique find, and travel memory was a chapter in her book of life, filled with stories of adventure, learning, and memories.
As a mother to two daughters and three sons, Nancy was the epitome of nurturing love. Her independence shone through in her parenting, as she instilled in her children the confidence to stand on their own and the wisdom to pursue their dreams. Raising a special niece, she extended her motherly love beyond her immediate family, touching more lives with her boundless affection. Nancy's role as Nana was perhaps her most cherished.
The farm in Ravenna was not just a place to visit for Nancy; it was a place of simplicity that reminded her of her younger years.
She is preceded in death by husband, Willie Dowe Malone Jr., parents, Virgil and Ettie Bass, siblings, Georgie, Linda, James, Nell, and Leon.
Nancy is survived by children, Debbie Troxtell and husband, Garry, Amy Malone Cole, and husband, Leroy, Terry Malone and wife, Kathy, Larry Malone and wife, Lecia, Carey Malone and wife, Lori, Deborah Madarash and husband, Mark, siblings, Ruby, Pearlie, Calvin, Marshall, Danny, grandchildren, Leslie Hill and husband Jack, Derek Troxtell and wife Binita, Jared Cole, Connor Malone, J.D. Malone, Ryan Cole and wife, Jessa, Madeleine Malone, Curt Malone, and Bryce Watson, great-grandchildren, Liberty Hill, and Colin Hill.
The family will gather on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at Wise Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for visitation. The following day a graveside service will be at Rowlett Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. Rowlett Cemetery is located on Rowlett Cemetery Rd in Plano, TX 75025.
