Nancy J. Anderson

Nancy J. Anderson, 84 of Allentown, PA. formerly of Nazareth, PA, passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill, PA. Born in Pen Argyl, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frank S. and Juanita E. Williams. She was the wife of the late Richard W. Anderson with whom she shared 55 years of marriage.

Nancy was a 1955 graduate of Pen Argyl High School, where she played on the girls' basketball team and served as one of the team captains. She was a 1959 graduate of Moravian College. Her first job out of college was writing commercials for local radio stations, and that job inspired her lifelong love of writing. She began her teaching career in 1960 and taught at Martin's Creek Elementary School, Washington Elementary School, and in the Nazareth Area School district. She later worked as an instructional aide at Lower Nazareth Elementary School. Never one to sit still, she enjoyed part-time jobs Bajan's Market, Koehler's Pharmacy, and working for Dr. Frank Kessler and Dr. Catherine Schrei-Broadt. Nancy was a talented artist, and friends and family cherished paintings that have been displayed in their homes for decades. She also loved to sew, and spent countless hours making Jedi robes, Magician capes, and other creative costumes for her grandsons. Nothing made Nancy happier than spending time outdoors. She spent much of her youth as a competitive equestrian, and she was proud of her collection of ribbons and trophies. She loved camping in Promised Land State Park, hiking, fishing, and hunting. She was a member of St. John's U.C.C. Church, Nazareth, PA.

She is survived by son, Carl N. Anderson and wife Tanya of Fountain Hill, PA, daughter, Rebecca J. wife of Erik Nowery of Easton, PA; grandsons Mason and Grant Nowery. She was pre-deceased by husband Richard W. Anderson; brother Earl Williams and wife Marjorie; sister Madge Altemose and husband Kenneth; brother Guy Williams and wife June; brother Garwood Williams.

A private memorial service for the family will be held at the Bartholomew-Schisler Funeral Home, 211 E. Center Street Nazareth, PA. 18064

Contributions: May be made in her memory to the charity of one choice.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.schislerfuneralhomes.com