Nancy Hemphill Obituary

Age - 79

September 10, 2023

Newton, IA

Nancy Elaine (Wagner) Hemphill, 79, of Newton, Iowa, passed away September 8, 2023. She was the wife of Donald "Don" Hemphill of Newton; mother of sons Lawrence "Lance" (Amy) Hemphill of Urbandale; and Donald "Donnie" Hemphill of Carrollton, Texas. Her parents were Lawrence "Babe" Wagner and Pearl (Himes) Wagner of Marshalltown. Nancy graduated from Le Grand High School in 1962, and Upper Iowa University in 1966. She began a teaching career at Upper Iowa. After marriage, and raising two sons, she began substitute teaching in the Newton Community School District, and transitioned to teaching Talented and Gifted students. In retirement, she enjoyed her grandchildren, gardening, cooking, and traveling. Burial will be at 1:30pm, at Union Cemetery, 50208.

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