Nancy Joy Smith, 71, of North Fairfield, Ohio, passed away on September 12, 2024.  She was born on December 30, 1952, in Caldwell, Ohio, to the late Clarence and Carolyn (Mitchell) Fogle, and was a 1971 Norwalk High School graduate. 

Nancy enjoyed bowling, antiquing and going to craft stores, and watching television, especially Yellowstone.  She cherished time with her family and grandchildren. 

Nancy retired from Maple City Rubber, where she was a scheduler for many years. 

Survivors include her children, Jeannie (Rodney) Sparks of North Fairfield, and Matt (Valerie) Smith of Norwalk; grandchildren, Jimmy Brown, Colton Sparks, Shae Sparks, Lilly Sparks and Cheyenne Sparks; brother, Bill (Mary Jane) Fogle; and nieces, Valerie (Scott) Miller, and Cindy Fogle. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Smith in 2019, and grandson, Brandon Boyd, in 2020. 

In keeping with Nancy’s wishes she will be cremated and laid to rest in Woodlawn Cemetery alongside her husband Dale Smith.  Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home, Norwalk is honored to assist the family with Nancy’s arrangements.  Online condolences may be expressed by visiting the funeral home website: www.walkereastmanheydingerfh.com