Nancy S. Grady, also called Didi, Grandbebe and Club, 86, of Fogelsville, died Oct. 8, 2020, at home.

She and her husband, William F. Grady, would have celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary on Oct. 23.

Born in Pittsfield, Mass. and raised in Beckett, Amherst, Dalton and Windsor Mass., she was the daughter of the late George and Katrina (Sturtevant) Shimmon.

She graduated as valedictorian of her class at Dalton High School at age 16, and was valedictorian of her graduating class at Mt. Sinai School of Nursing.

She held a variety of positions in nursing, including as a traveling school nurse in north central Vermont at a time when one-room schoolhouses were still common.

Her career culminated as director of nursing at Montclair Community Hospital, Montclair, N.J.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by children Matthew Grady (Sherry) of Apex, N.C., Beth Buckland (George) of Fogelsville, Amy Keats (William) of Bethlehem; brother Bradford Shimmon (Sandra) of Barre, Vt.; and grandchildren Sarah, Ian, Katrina, Sam, Emma and Daniel.

Her greatest joy was her family and her tireless and loving caring for and feeding of family and friends.

She was an inspiration to all. An epic cook and baker, she was happiest in her kitchen.

Her legacy lives on in many forms, not least of which is through her recipes.

Family and friends will continue to gather, enjoy those standards and think of her always.

A celebration of her life will be announced at a later date when everyone can safely gather.

Condolences may be offered at kellerfuneralhomes.com.

She was exceedingly generous and always had great compassion for those less fortunate.

In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to Second Harvest Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 52, Fogelsville, PA 18051.

Arrangements were made by Keller Funeral Homes Inc., Fogelsville.