Nancy Serage

(From Parker Mortuary)

May 3, 1933-March 24, 2026

Nancy Serage, 92, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 24, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband and her parents. Nancy was born in Joplin, Missouri, the only daughter of Russell and Elizabeth Ekstrom. She was raised in Joplin.

As a child, she loved traveling by train to visit her grandparents in Kansas City.






She graduated from Joplin High School and attended Missouri Southern University.

She married Douglas Serage on October 17, 1953.

Nancy and Doug wished for a large family. That wish came true, they were blessed with five children; Steve (Shelly) Grove, Oklahoma; Jim (Jonell) Grove, Oklahoma; Russ (Robyn) St.George, Utah; Elizabeth (Scott) San Jose, Costa Rica; David (Heidi) Sperry, Oklahoma.; 24 grandchildren and 49 great-grandchildren.

During their life together, Doug and Nancy lived in Joplin Missouri; Paris, Texas; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Lubbock, Texas; Stone Mountain, Georgia; Grove, Oklahoma and Neosho, Missouri. Nancy told her children that moving to new places built character.

Nancy was primarily a homemaker focused on her children and grandchildren . She also enjoyed volunteering, answering calls for a suicide hotline and working at the election polls.

She was creative and wrote a few songs and poems about things that brought her joy.

Nancy loved nature and animals. The Serage home always had a variety of pets; dogs, cats, snakes, turtles, hamsters, tropical fish, chickens, a goat and a ferret.

In 1977, she and Doug were baptized as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They were foundational in helping the first branch of the church become established in Grove, Oklahoma.

Nancy blessed many with her ability to play the piano by serving as a pianist for her church congregation and the church Primary children's organization. She also served as a leader and teacher in the women's Relief Society, Young Women's organization and the Primary Organization for children. Nancy had great love for and faith in Jesus Christ. She always shared her love for Him with others.

Our dear sassy, feisty, compassionate, fun "Grancy" will be missed by all that know and love her.