NALDA, Nancy E.

The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona, Thursday, June 11, 2015 Nancy E. Nalda, 78, passed away on June 4, 2015, in Prescott, Arizona. She was born on Jan. 30, 1937, to Roy and Neva Gentry of Roswell, New Mexico. Nancy graduated from Roswell High School and attended the University of New Mexico. On Feb. 9, 1957, she married John Nalda of Corona, New Mexico. She and John raised their two sons, Cully and Scott, on their cattle and sheep ranch at Corona. Nancy later returned to college to finish her degree at New Mexico State University. She worked as a technical writer/editor in the engineering and banking fields until retirement. Nancy's greatest joy was spending time with family and friends, especially her granddaughter Isabella. Preceding Nancy in death are her parents Roy and Neva; her brother Charles; and her son Cully. Her survivors include her son Scott; daughter-in-law Eileen; and granddaughter Isabella of Prescott, Arizona. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 13, 2015, at Ballard Funeral Home in Roswell. Please visit and sign Nancy's guestbook at www.ruffnerwakelin.com. Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home assisted the family with final arrangements. Information provided by survivors.