Nancy Quay Yazzie

Nancy Quay Yazzie, of Ft. Apache, Navajo County, Arizona passed away on September 11, 2014 in Show Low, Navajo County, Arizona. She was 73. Nancy was born to her parents the late Alfred and Louise (Lavender) Quay on May 7, 1940 in Carrizo, Navajo County, Arizona. Nancy was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and as a young woman she served a mission for the church in the Laguna California area. She had a very strong love of faith and family and nothing meant more to her. Nancy love to go for her daily walks and it was during these walks that she found much needed solace. She loved children of all ages and many referred to her as grandma. Photography was a wonderful pastime of Nancy's and her family will forever cherish the wonderful memories that she captured. Nancy loved to travel and did so as a major Keynote Speaker for many Serious Mentally Ill conventions throughout the United States. This was a cause near and dear to her heart and she loved the wonderful people and friendships she made along the way. A loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Nancy will be missed by all. She is survived by her son and a daughter-in-law, Benson James and Yvette O.L. Yazzie Jr., son, Michael Quay; grandchildren, Cassie and Frankie Yazzie, Tristen O. Weeks Cowell and many other grandchildren; brothers, Anderson "Red" and Slim and Marie Quay; sister, Via Quay Kindelay and many extended family members and friends. A one night wake will be held 10:00AM Friday September 19, 2014 at the family home, 3510 Mahogany St., Ft. Apache, AZ. A home service will be held at 10:00AM Saturday September 20, 2014 with the interment to follow in the Whiteriver Cemetery in Whiteriver, Arizona.