Nancy L. Doty

Nancy Lee Doty, age 81 of Sycamore, Il and formally of Earlville, I1 passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026, after a 7-year battle of Alzheimer's. Nancy is remembered for her kind, sweet, and hard-working personality. She also was a very strong person who exhibited this strength daily during her battle with her illness.

Nancy worked at CTS Knights Inc. in Sandwich, Il and later would begin working at Walmart in Plano, Il in the shoe department. One of her favorite hobbies was traveling. She was able to fulfill this passion later in life by visiting places like Australia, Spain, Germany, France, Guatemala, Panama Canal and the Rose Bowl parade. She also went on many cruises, seeing many other parts of the world, too numerous to list. Nancy also was an avid reader of books, enjoyed sewing and most of all being with her family.

Nancy is survived by her daughter Tahna Hallet (Chip) of Sterling, MA, Marc Doty (Jenny) of Sycamore, Il and a stepson Joe Chiovatero (Colleen) of Lisle, Il. Grandchildren Nathan Estes of Springfield, OR, Kelli Goodwin (Zach) of Oregon, Il, Kyle Doty (Emily) of Tower City, PA, Miranda Doty, Quin Doty and his mother Sharon Doty, all from Sycamore, I1, Brittany Hallet (Justin) of Leominster, MA, and Steven Hallet (Cam) of South Hadley, MA. Ten great grandchildren and Brothers and Sisters Georgia, Arda, and Leo (Beth) and sister-in-law Judy also survive her.

Nancy is preceded by her parents Walter and Lavona Elmore, brothers and sisters Lester, Velma, Pauline, Clifford, Jo, Leroy, and Anna Kay, A grandchild Michael Estes and a great grandchild Holden Estes.

The family of Nancy Doty would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the staff of Northwest Medicine (Dr. Thakkar) of Sycamore, Heritage Woods of Dekalb, Sunrise Assisted Living in Leominster, MA, Care Central VNA Adult day in Gardner MA, and Beaumont Nursing Home (2nd Floor) of Northborough, MA, and Miles Funeral home of Holden MA for providing such compassionate and loving care for her. Throughout her care, we have met so many wonderful caregivers too numerous to mention here. For all who have provided care and support for her, we thank you and are grateful that the care you provided made a difference during the final stages of her life.

A Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints 675 Fox Ave. Sycamore, 11 60178 on Saturday February 7, 2026 fronn10am to 11am. Following will be visiting, and refreshments in the church hall.

In memory of Nancy, memorial donations may be made to the Earlville Library District 205 W. Winthrop St. Earlville, Il 60518. One of her favorite places while living in Earlville.