Nancy J. Walls

Nancy J. Walls, age 77, of Middletown, DE, passed away peacefully in her home in the presence of her children on Friday, July 30, 2021. Born in Wilmington, DE, on February 22, 1944, she was a daughter of the late Edward Wordel Bottomley and Irene Jeanette (Dutcher) Carr. Nancy worked as an office manager for J.C. Penney for many years and retired from the company at age 67. Nancy had a love for animals and had many animals during her life. Her late Yorkie, Cinnamon will join her in the afterlife. Her current beloved Yorkie, Lola will be spending time with her daughter, Chris. Nancy was a strong woman who overcame many medical issues and always kept a positive attitude and a smile on her face. While celebrating her life and thinking of her in the future, please remember to keep a positive attitude and a smile on your face. Nancy was an active member of the Spring Arbor Community in Middletown such as volunteering for several positions at the club house. Nancy made many friends in the community as she was often seen walking her dog around the community. Nancy was also a member of Bethesda United Methodist Church on Main Street in Middletown. In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her stepdaughter, Catherine Sumser and sister, Carol Gilligan. She is survived by her daughter, Christine I. Kelly (Paul) of Havre de Grace, MD; son, William H. McAllister of Fleetwood, PA; step-son, John Walls, Jr. of PA; grandchildren, Christine Crozier, Lauren Brady, Amy Troupe, Cary Sumser, Jr., Lynn Sumser, Samantha Wadding, John Wells, Nicole Lambert, and William Lee McAllister; and 8 great-grandchildren. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am until 11 am on Friday, August 6, 2021, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 275 E. Main St., Middletown, DE, where a funeral service will begin at 11 am. Face coverings will be required for all those in attendance not immunized with the COVID-19 vaccine per the Governor of Delaware. Interment will follow in Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 North DuPont Highway, New Castle, DE. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Nancy’s memory to the PKD Foundation, PO Box 871847, Kansas City, MO 64187, or online by clicking here.

Nancy J. Walls

February 22, 1944 - July 30, 2021