Nancy Hodges

Nancy Lynn Hodges, 76, passed away September 13, 2025.

She was born June 9, 1949 in Des Moines, Iowa. Nancy attended East High School and graduated in 1967. Nancy had an amazing work ethic. She worked for Northwestern Bell and Dahl’s on East Hubbell where she was the first female floor manager in the company’s history. She then worked at Rees Associates and Guide One before retiring. During retirement Nancy, enjoyed keeping busy by cleaning houses and attending her grandchildren’s many sporting events. She was a proud “Nana” and never missed an event even if that meant traveling to several baseball and softball fields in one afternoon. Nancy also enjoyed cheering on the San Francisco 49ers.

She is survived by her husband of 17 years, Lonnie Hodges; sons, Dustin (Kristen) Sheets and Matthew (Christy) Sheets; grandchildren, Madelyn (Colin Liametz) Sheets, Gabrielle (Griffin Huffmon) Sheets, Brady (Lexie Notestine) Sheets, and Ethan Sheets; step grandchildren, Tyler (Rachel) Beighler, Will Pigg, Kelsey (Matt) Acree, and Haley Beighler; five step great grandchildren; siblings, Mary Sue Boers and Greg (Victoria) Brown; niece, Shawn (Matthew) Townsend; nephew, Gregory Brown; and a host of other loving family members.

Nancy was preceded in death by her father, Earl Brown; parents, Colleen and Gary Wood; and niece, Stephanie Boers.

Family will greet guests Friday, October 3, 2025 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines. Memorial service to follow at 6:00 p.m. also at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the East High Booster Club and/or EveryStep Hospice in loving memory of Nancy (Brown) Hodges.

The family would like to thank Dr. Brad Hiatt and his amazing staff at Mission Cancer + Blood and EveryStep Hospice for the care they gave to Nancy.

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