Nancy Peck Lee

Nancy Lee, age 82, of Webb City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2026, to be with her Lord and Savior.

Nancy grew up in an idyllic seaside town in New England where she spent her summers swimming competitively in the harbor. Nancy attended the University of Pennsylvania where she joined the US Army Nurse Corps and received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing. During basic training she met the love of her life, William Lee. They had a whirlwind romance and spent their first year as husband and wife stationed in Vietnam. After several years in the service and living overseas, the couple settled in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. It was there that they built a beautiful life and raised their two children. After 42 years in nursing, Nancy retired. She and Bill spent many happy years enjoying the tranquility of Grand Lake, Oklahoma. After Bill’s passing, Nancy moved to Webb City, Missouri to be closer to her daughter. They were fortunate enough to spend several years as next door neighbors.

When asked how she wanted to be remembered, Nancy said, “I’d like to be noted as someone who is a good friend, who helps when she can, and who represents Jesus.” Nancy did all this and more.

Nancy’s legacy lives on through her children, David Lee of Naucalpan, Mexico and Debra Oaks (James) of Webb City, Missouri; and her three cherished grandchildren, Truman Oaks, Valeria Lee and Alex Lee.

Nancy’s faith was the cornerstone of her life. She was an active and dedicated member of Joplin First Church and found great joy and purpose in her work with The Gideons International, spreading the Word of God. She will be profoundly missed. A service to remember Nancy’s life will be held at 2:00 on Saturday, August 1st at Joplin First Church.

Arrangements are under the direction of Ozark Memorial Park of Joplin, MO