In loving memory of

Nancy E. Mayberry
June 1, 1931 - February 29, 2020

Nancy E. Mayberry, 88, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 29, 2020, surrounded by her family, at Maquoketa Care Center.

A celebration of her life will be held at 11:30 A.M., Thursday, March 5, 2020, at United Church of Christ in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10 A.M. until 11:30 A.M. at the church. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa, Iowa. The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family.

Nancy Elizabeth Beaton was born on June 1, 1931 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Roy and Blanche (Petersen) Beaton. She was a 1949 graduate of Maquoketa High School. She married William "Bill" Mayberry on November 25, 1955 at the United Church of Christ in Maquoketa.

Nancy was a homemaker and believed her most important job was raising her family. Early in her marriage she worked at Jackson State Bank and later at the Jackson County Courthouse in the Auditor's Office.

Nancy was an active and very faithful member of the United Church of Christ in Maquoketa where she had sung in the choir and taught Sunday school. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She loved watching her children and grandchildren's sporting activities, playing cards, traveling with her husband, coffee and conversation with her many friends and sisters, shopping, and most importantly her church and her church family. She was an avid Hawkeyes, Cyclones, and Cubs fan.

Those left to honor her memory include her husband, William "Bill" Mayberry of Maquoketa, IA; children, Julie (Bill) Schneden of Davenport, IA, Jim (Sue) Mayberry of Maquoketa, IA, and Jan (Burt) Graham of Eldridge, IA; 10 grandchildren, Tim (Michelle) Schneden, Briane (Regan) Stone, Kaitlin (Nick) Iversen, Nick (Sara) Schneden, Kyle (Ashley) Thiede, Jake Thiede, Ben (Karen) Thiede, Sarah Mayberry, Thomas (Crystal) Mayberry, and Logan Mayberry; 19 great-grandchildren; and very special friend and caregiver, Gaye Storlie of Maquoketa, IA. She was preceded in death by her parents, and 3 sisters Louise Miller, Janis Luett and Evelyn Reynolds.

We loved her so much but
God saw that she was getting tired
and a cure was not to be;
So he put his arms around her and
whispered, "Come with Me";
With tearful eyes we watched her
suffer and saw her fade away;
Although we loved her dearly,
we could not make her stay;
A golden heart stopped beating,
hard working hands rest;
God broke our hearts to prove to
us, he only takes the best!

The family would like to especially thank the staff of Hospice of Jackson County, and the nurses, aids and kitchen staff at Maquoketa Care Center for their kindness and wonderful care.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to Hospice of Jackson County or the United Church of Christ in Maquoketa.

Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Tributes

Annie Bellinger (Simpson) wrote on Mar 5, 2020:

"My sincere condolences. Big hug to Sarah and to you all. "

Nancy Winchip wrote on Mar 5, 2020:

"Jim and Sue, so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. My sincere condolences to you and your family. May God bless you all. "

Steve Campbell wrote on Mar 3, 2020:

"A wonderful lady. A wonderful cousin."

Connie Hute wrote on Mar 2, 2020:

"So sorry to see Nancy has passed! She was a sweet, congenial lady who was a joy to get to know! My thoughts and prayers are with you Bill and all the family! She is with her God who she loved! I wish I could come but am visiting my son and family in California at the moment! God Bless you!"

Linda Block wrote on Mar 2, 2020:

"Jim and Sue, I am sorry for the loss of your mother. Let happy memories make you strong at this time."

Candie Potter Emery wrote on Mar 2, 2020:

"Bill and family sorry for your loss Candie Potter Emery "

Brenda (Page) Hare wrote on Mar 2, 2020:

"Bill and family, thoughts and prayers to you. Our condolences to the entire Mayberry family. Brenda and Gary Hare Cedar Rapids"

Jim Ripple wrote on Mar 2, 2020:

"Many good times at MHS. Jim and now deceased Donna Ripple"

Bob Eggers, Dale and Mary Eggers wrote on Mar 2, 2020:

"Bill and family, Our condolences to you for Nancy, thoughts and prayers to all! "

Ken and Pam Bowman wrote on Mar 1, 2020:

"Bill and family So sorry to hear of the loss of your wife and mother, this is never an easy thing but never forget the memories."

Tammy Burris Graeme wrote on Mar 1, 2020:

"Sue and Bill so very sorry! Your mom is an angel in heaven watching over you! God bless you all! "

Dr. Paul and Valerie Horst wrote on Mar 1, 2020:

"Jim, Sue and family, Our thoughts and prayers to you all during this time. May Nancy enjoy the presence of God's love until you all meet again."

Steve & Cindy Daniels wrote on Mar 1, 2020:

"Mayberry Family, So sorry for your loss. So enjoyed visiting with Nancy, when she would come into Fareway. Thoughts and prayers with the family."

Todd Magel wrote on Mar 1, 2020:

"To Bill and the rest of the family. Just heard the news from Marilyn and I?m so sorry. I always loved hearing Aunt Nancy?s ?Mayberry and Maquoketa updates? at family reunions. Love to all the Mayberry?s. "

Elizabeth Lind wrote on Mar 1, 2020:

"Sorry Jim and Sue and family for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for family and friends ?"

jerry renner wrote on Mar 1, 2020:

"to all of the Mayberry family. sorry to learn of nancy s passing.i remember staying overnight when jim and i were boys. she got a kick out of me eating pancakes plain with nothing on them. you all are in my thoughts and prayers. jerry & jillane renner&family"

Connie Cressey wrote on Mar 1, 2020:

"Bill and family: I am sending my thoughts and prayers for you at this time for your loss of a great Mom and I have known her since we were first married and moved in next door to her sister Evelyn. Keep the memories of all the good times especially the parties we used to have with all the families."