Nancy Cutright

CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Nancy Kay "Lee" Cutright of Chaffee passed away and went to join her heavenly family Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at the age of 72, at her home.

She was born Sept. 10, 1948, the fourth daughter to Raymond "Jack" and Mildred M. Lee of Chaffee.

On May 29, 1965, she married her best friend, Hollie "Bob" Cutright Jr. in Jackson. They had a wonderful marriage together until Bob passed away May 18, 2006. Through their years of marriage, they had two children, Michael R. (Cheryl) Cutright of Scott City and Laura (Bud) Schilling of Chaffee.

Nancy attended Chaffee Elementary and High School with forever friendly classmates. Nancy served the Chaffee Alumni Association as vice president, treasurer and historian. She also was an AARP tax preparer for many years to assist with free taxes. Nancy enjoyed volunteering at the Chaffee Nutrition Center and presided as president of the Nutrition Center for several years. She loved every minute of her duties and helping out where she could.

Even though Nancy loved volunteering, she retired from Chaffee Medicap Pharmacy as a pharmacy tech, worked for the State of Missouri, Division of Youth Services, and managed many steak houses and restaurants in Cape Girardeau as well as Chaffee Food Plaza in Chaffee.

Other survivors include three brothers, Jerry (Linda) Lee, Terry (Peggy) Lee and Kenneth (Carol) Lee, all of Chaffee; two sisters, Stella (B.J.) Jackson of Smithton, Illinois, and Deborah (Bill) Simmons of Marion, Illinois; and seven grandchildren, Tara (Caleb) Marshall of Scott City, Christina (Dustin) Matty of Scott City, Ryan Cook of Chaffee, Ben (Darlene) De Los Santos of Scott City, Joshua (Madison) Schilling of Jackson, Olivia Harrison of Chaffee and Curtis (Casey) Schilling of O'Fallon, Missouri; as well as 19 great-grandchildren.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Peggy Joyce Lee and Brenda S. Owens.

In lieu of flowers, Nancy requested a thoughtful donation to the Chaffee Nutrition Center so it can continue the fun and fellowship of feeding the area.

Online condolences may be shared at www.amick-burnettfuneralchapels.com.