Obituary
Nancy Frances French (Carroll)
Nancy Frances French (Carroll),84, of Galesville passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday March 6, 2022. Nancy was born in Rochester, MN on October 7, 1937 to Helen and Jay Carroll. She grew up in Stewartville, MN and graduated from the Saint Mary’s Nursing program in Winona 1959. On December 31, 1960 Nancy married Stanley Charles French. The two resided in Galesville where they raised four children. She worked as an LPN much of her career at the Winona hospital and at Marinuka Manor in Galesville.
Nancy was preceded in death by; her husband Stanley French, daughter Ann Bentz, and cousin and best friend Mary Snyder. She is survived by; her sisters Kate Hanson and Char Evjen, son Daniel French (Ann), daughters Megan McCluskey (Dan) and Molly French (Steve). She leaves behind her six grandchildren Jennifer Bishop (Aaron), Nicolet Hedrick (Drew), Charles French (Steph), Samuel Bentz, Aidan McCluskey and Alexander French and had the pleasure of seven great-grandchildren; Hallie French, Andrew Bishop and Riley, Ben, Ruth Ann, Owen and William Hedrick.
There will be a Funeral Mass at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Galesville at 2PM on Friday March 11, 2022. There will be a visitation for one hour prior to mass. Memorials may be sent in her name to the Trempealeau County Humane Society, N27109 US-53, Blair, WI 54616.
Dear Molly, and the many members of Nancy’s family, I am so sorry to read of this sad news. I know your Mom was such an inspiration for you, Mol; she was your cornerstone. Please give my love to Alex and your family. May your grief soon giveway to happy memories of your Mom. May your happy memories sustain you. And, may her traditions and love keep her near to you forever.
Than you Kerry. I was just talking to her today on my way to work and I told her she was my touchstone. I hope she knew that.
Dear Molly, Alexander, and the Whole French Family,
We were so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing, Molly. It’s hard to get a very good picture of someone’s life in an obituary, but whoever penned your Mom’s described for us a lovely person who studied hard, worked even harder, and loved her family to the Nth degree. A parent is a particularly difficult person to lose, but as your memories will keep her alive to you, so will all your prayers, and ours, have her watching over and shepherding you from now forward. Our prayers are with all of you.
Sue and Steve Dow
I worked with Nancy for a number of years b/4 we both retired and found her to be
a wonderful nurse .I always enjoyed working with her. My sympathy to all her family.
Thank you, Mardi. She always enjoyed working with you and spoke highly of you.
Thank you, Sue and Steve. We miss you both.