Nancy S. Eaves, 79, passed away at her home in Memphis, MO at 11:10 PM Thursday, June 14, 2018.

She was born on September 15, 1938 in Macomb, IL, the daughter of Morris William "Bill" Hill and Jeannette Cobb Hill Bucher. She married Gerald Eaves. He survives.

Nancy earned her practical nursing degree and worked in that capacity for several years before serving as Hancock County Illinois Assessor. She also operated her own insurance and realty business for many years in Dallas City, Illinois. In 1979 Nancy was listed in "Who's Who of American Women." She was a member of the Memphis Red Hat Society. She was the first female president of the Dallas City Lions Club. She enjoyed writing, and had several of her stories published in Farm Wife News. Nancy liked fishing, sewing, painting, crocheting, playing the guitar and mandolin, and bluegrass music. She loved her family and many friends.

Nancy is survived by her husband, Gerald, one son, Kelly Eaves of Fort Madison, IA, three daughters, Dianna Marie Clark of Bettendorf, IA, Sheila Marie (Michael) Smith of Revere, MO, Sherry (Clyde) Martin of Montrose, IA. 13 grandchildren, Colton Eaves of Iowa City, IA, Kristyn Eaves of Fort Madison, Tom (Sabrina) Clark of Des Moines, IA, Bill Clark of Liberty, IL, Katie Clark of Ankeny, IA, Michael (Sara) Smith of Revere, MO, Athena (Brandon) Duncan of Kahoka, MO, Ben (Bambi) Smith of Farmington, IA, JR (Nora) Smith of Kahoka, MO, Jennifer (Travis) Knox of Decatur, IL, Laura (Ed) Conley of Keokuk, IA, Joe (Kristy) Martin of Keokuk, IA, Tyler (Michelle) Martin of Donnellson, IA, 11 great-grandchildren, one brother, Jerald (Judith) Hill of Savannah, MO, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, great-granddaughter, Lexie Christine Smith, and one brother, Thomas Hill.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Dallas City, IL with Dan Hite officiating. Burial will follow in the Harris Cemetery near Dallas City. A visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until the time of service Tuesday. A memorial Fund has been established.