Nania Jean Vance was born on March 12, 1947, the daughter of Jack Norris and Mildred Elizabeth (Tanner) Norris. She passed away on Monday, October 12, 2026, at her residence in Carthage, Missouri, at the age of 79.

Nania grew up in southwest Missouri and graduated from Granby High School. She dedicated her career to healthcare, earning her degree in nursing and serving as an LPN for many years before retiring from the Granby House.

Outside of work, Nania enjoyed gardening, tending to her flowers, reading, and watching Hallmark movies. She especially loved spending time with her "little people.”

She was married to Doyle Vance, who preceded her in death on March 16, 2024.

She is survived by four grandchildren, Shelby Johnson and husband Patrick, Kayla Hedrick and husband Josh, Matthew Cox, and Samara Vance and husband Myles; eight great-grandchildren, Harper, Tinlee, Hollace, Titus, Harlyn, Piper, Asher, and Lindsay; one sister, Jo Gary; son-in-law, Larry Roller and wife Christi; and many other family members and friends who loved her.

In addition to her husband, Doyle, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Dana Roller; her son, Brian Cox; her parents, Jack and Mildred Norris; one brother, David Norris; and one brother-in-law, Larry Gary.

A memorial visitation will be held from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Clark Funeral Home in Granby, Missouri. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 PM at the funeral home chapel.

Arrangements are under the direction of Clark Funeral Home, Neosho, Missouri.