Nancy Ann (Orr) Elliott, 72, of Ubly, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2021 at her home under hospice care.

Nancy was born in Dearborn, Michigan on October 29, 1948 to the late Gilbert and Mary (Green) Orr.

She received her undergrad degree from Michigan State University and continued her education, earning a Masters at Central Michigan University.

She was an active member of the Bad Axe First United Methodist Church and was involved with the church choir.

Nancy was a board member for Ubly Community Schools and McLaren Thumb Region Hospital.  She was also a member of both the Michigan Council of Teachers of English and the National Council of Teachers of English and received multiple awards for her teaching excellence.

Nancy taught over 5,500 students at Ubly High School in her 41 years of teaching, and also taught at Delta College and Saginaw Valley State University.  Nancy always challenged her students to "never be less than their best".

She was an avid reader, quilter and taught many quilting classes.

Nancy is survived by her daughters: Kristy Elliott (Ben Hockenhull) and Kati Elliott (fiancé, Bill Macke) all from Austin, Texas; and her partner, Dennis Brennan of Ubly.  She is also survived by her sister, Patricia (Steve) Chazen of Houston, Texas; her brother, Robert Orr of Jackson; and her niece, Jenna (Tony) Cecchini of Grand Rapids.

Funeral service for Nancy will be 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at the Bad Axe First United Methodist Church with Rev. Tim Callow officiating.  Cremation will take place after the service.

Visitation will be from 2 – 8 p.m. on Friday, June 4, 2021 at the MacAlpine Funeral Home in Bad Axe and on Saturday at the church from 10 a.m. until time of service.

If you're thinking of sending flowers, instead please donate to the Nancy Orr Elliott Scholarship Fund via the Ubly Schools Business Office @ 989-658-8202.

Memories and condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com