Nancy Kathleen Bookhart

January 11, 1946 - February 9, 2019

Nancy K. Bookhart, 73, died peacefully February 9, 2019 after a brief illness. She was born January 11, 1946 in Sioux City to Edward and Elva (Jorgensen) Bookhart She was a lifelong Morningside resident, attending public school and graduating with the East High Class of 1964. She welcomed her daughter, Amy, in 1971. She was a licensed insurance agent eventually owning her own insurance agency. After closing her agency, she worked in retail, including T.J. Maxx, RCC Western Store and Motherhood Maternity. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, reading books and sudoku puzzles. Nancy is reunited with her parents, baby brother David, and brother-in-law, Paul “Dave” Urban. She leaves behind a daughter Amy Hampton, and her husband, Brett, of Lincoln; a sister, Gloria Urban, three nephews, Shane Urban, Brian (Stephanie) Urban, and Brett (Joy) Urban; and four beloved great-nieces, Alexis, Alyssa, Madisyn and Camryn. Nancy will be remembered by a legion of extended family, dear friends and far too many acquaintances to adequately acknowledge here. A Celebration of Life to honor Nancy will be held Sunday, May 5th from 3-5pm at the Art Center’s Gilchrist Learning Center located at 225 Nebraska Street. Nancy’s ashes will be buried Monday, May 6th at 10:30am at Westfork Township Cemetery in Climbing Hill, Iowa.