Nancy F. French (Carroll)

Nancy Frances French (Carroll), 84, of Galesville, passed away peacefully in her home, Sunday March 6, 2022.

Nancy was born in Rochester, MN, October 7, 1937, to Helen and Jay Carroll. She grew up in Stewartville, MN, and graduated in 1959, from Saint Mary’s Nursing program in Winona, MN. On December 31, 1960, Nancy married Stanley Charles French. The two resided in Galesville where they raised four children. She worked as an LPN much of her career at the Winona hospital and at Marinuka Manor in Galesville.

Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley French; daughter, Ann Bentz; and cousin and best friend, Mary Snyder. She is survived by her sisters: Kate Hanson and Char Evjen; son, Daniel French (Ann); daughters: Megan McCluskey (Dan) and Molly French (Steve). She leaves behind her six grandchildren: Jennifer Bishop (Aaron), Nicolet Hedrick (Drew), Charles French (Steph), Samuel Bentz, Aidan McCluskey and Alexander French; and had the pleasure of seven great-grandchildren: Hallie French, Andrew Bishop and Riley, Ben, Ruth Ann, Owen and William Hedrick.

There was a Funeral Mass on Friday, March 11, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Galesville. A visitation was held one hour prior to mass. Memorials may be sent in her name to the Trempealeau County Humane Society, N27109 U.S. Hwy. 53, Blair, WI 54616. Coulee Region Cremation Group is in care of arrangements.