Born: April 30, 1945

Died: May 12, 2013

Nancy Purucker, 68, of Niles, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2013 at Memorial Hospital with her family by her side.

Nancy Purucker was born on April 30, 1945 in Michigan City, Ind., to the late Harry and Stella (Skinner) Jenkins.

On Feb. 3, 1962 she married the love of her life Samuel Purucker at a ceremony in Niles, Mich.

She is survived by her husband, daughter Carol (Robert) Adams of Niles, three grandchildren; Renee Adams, Destin Adams and Bobbie Adams, one great-grandchild Duane Adams, brother Ron Jenkins of St. Pete Beach, Fla., two sisters, Betty Carpenter of Lillian, Alabama and Hallie Jenkins of Sacramento, Calif. and several nieces and one nephew.

In keeping with Nancy’s wishes cremation has taken place and there will be a celebration of her life on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 2 p.m. at 2608 Adams Street; Niles, Michigan.

Condolences, photos, and memories may be left for the family at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com or on our FaceBook page www.Facebook.com/BrownFuneralHomeNiles.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services.