Nancy J. Carlisle, 67, beloved companion, mother, and grandmother, passed away Jan. 1, 2011.

She worked for more than 20 years as a bookkeeper for the state and was a big Wichita State University and the University of Kansas basketball fan.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony J. and Hilda E. (Edwards) Brede; a brother, Tom Brede; and stepson, Todd Carlisle.

Nancy is survived by her companion of 20 years, Ron Ferry; son, Larry Negaard; siblings, Dick and wife Sherry Brede, June and husband Richard Litton, and Judy and husband Dean Rasmussen; granddaughter, Elizabeth Negaard; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Her funeral will be 2 p.m., Friday, all at Lakeview Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.