Nancy L. Willett, age 92 of Collinsville, IL, born February 6, 1931 in Collinsville, passed away at 8:43 p.m. on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Nancy was a 1948 Collinsville High School graduate.  She attended Coiffure Beauty School in Belleville, IL attaining her beautician's license and worked in the field for 22 years before retiring.  She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Fairmont City and was active in the Ladies Sodality.  She enjoyed crocheting and watching the St. Louis Blues.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph T. "Bud" Willett, whom she married on September 23, 1950; parents, James and Theresa (nee Cherotti) Chapman; a sister, Joan Massa; and a brother, James Chapman, Jr.

Surviving are her two sons, David (Lynn) Willett of Powell, OH and Doug Willett of Collinsville, IL; two grandchildren:  Stacy (Shawn) Richard and Kelly (Chris) Biggs both of Powell, OH; three great-grandchildren:  Josephina and Henry Richard and Sophie Biggs; a sister-in-law, Shelby Chapman of Collinsville, IL; a brother-in-law, Leonard Massa of Maryville, IL; numerous nieces and nephews; and great nieces and nephews.

The Willett family would like to thank the nursing and care staff at Addington Place Collinsville, for their excellent care and support.

Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Barry Wilson Funeral Home in Maryville.

Funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. with Father Rob Johnson officiating.  Burial will be in SS Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery in Collinsville, IL.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and will be received at the visitation or can be mailed to Barry Wilson Funeral Home, 2800 N. Center Street, Maryville, IL 62062.