Nancy Dwiggins of Lincoln, NE passed peacefully into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 5, 2026. She was the second of three daughters born to Dale and Mary Lester in Seward, NE, born on October 5, 1942.

She earned her teaching degree in 1964 from Nebraska Wesleyan University, where she was an active member of the Phi Mu sorority. She married Bradley Dwiggins on December 27, 1964, and went on to teach at Lewis & Clark Junior High School in Omaha and Grand Island High School before leaving teaching to start a family. Together, they raised two sons and were blessed with four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

She was active in her church, serving the body of Christ in many ways. She participated in the Missionary Prayer Group and served on the Funeral Committee. She also regularly visited and ministered to her “ladies” at various nursing homes around Lincoln. Having a love for God’s Word, she took part in various Bible study groups, where she made many lifelong friends.

Nancy had a sacrificial love for others that served as an example for her entire family. Never wanting to be a “bother” she was always putting others before herself. She gave freely of her time and energy to offer words of encouragement, show compassion, faithfully pray for, and help those in need, whether they were friends, family members, or even complete strangers.

She was an avid reader and enjoyed playing Bridge and various other card games throughout her life. Some of our fondest memories are of time spent around the kitchen table playing Rummy and Uno at family get-togethers.

She is survived by her devoted husband of over 61 years, Brad; her sons David Dwiggins of Colorado Springs, CO, and Matthew Dwiggins (Jenny) of Gretna, NE; four grandchildren Erin Marra (Matthew), Daniel Dwiggins, Michael Dwiggins and Kathryn Cochrane (Hunter); three great grandchildren Robin, Aveline and Cassandra; sisters Suzanne Schutze and Marsha Howlett (Wayne). She was preceded in death by her parents.

Though we will miss her greatly we are comforted by the fact that we will one day see her again (1 Thess 4:13-18).

A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

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