Nancy J. Black, 78, Cromwell, passed away Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016 at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville.

She was born Jan. 18, 1938 in Nappanee the daughter of Clifford H. and Ethel M. (Webster) Peters. On July 29, 1967 she married Gale E. Black in North Webster. Nancy worked for Weatherhead Corporation in Syracuse for 16 years. She loved gardening, flowers, her animals, traveling, crafts, and especially her dog, Lady. Nancy also liked to eat out any chance she got.

She is survived by her husband, Gale Black of Cromwell; children: Janna (Phil) Huckolls, Eatonton, Ga.; Jennifer Phlegar, Warsaw; Jimmy Phlegar, Rome City; step-son, Michael Black, Lafayette; a sister, Jean Horn, Florida; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Charles Peters; and a sister, Carrie Haggerty.

A funeral service was held Sunday, Aug. 28 at Yeager Funeral Home.