Nancy Ann Stoker, 50, of Hot Springs, Arkansas passed away on April 13, 2026. She was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas on February 17, 1976 to her parents Bobby and Edna Shipman.
She was preceded in death by her father Bobby Shipman, her sister LouAnn Whitman, nephews Cordell Shipman and Brian Shipman; grandparents Fred and Dorthy Fisher and her father’s parents, and a host of aunts and uncles.
Nancy is survived by her mother and stepfather Edna and Cliff Widger of Jessieville; brother Matthew Shipman and his wife Angela of Mt. Pine, their sons Alex and Eddie and daughter Ellen Mastronardi of New York; brother Doug Shipman and his wife Lisa and their son Tyler of Booneville, AR; stepbrother Clayton Parrish of Michigan; nieces Holly Rodgers and Annette Whitman; along with a host of cousins, aunts, uncles, and amazing friends.
To know Nancy was to love her. She was such a caring, loving, and compassionate person. She loved everyone. She always met people where they were in life and had no judgement. If you were hurting, she was the first one there. If you needed help, it was “Giggles in the mobile”. She was coming. She had the most distinctive laugh. If you heard that laugh, you would never forget Nancy. She loved her family and friends fiercely. Nancy wasn’t able to have her own children, but she helped raise an army of them without hesitation. She was just a diamond in our family, and now she’s our shining angel. Rest in Love, Nancy Poo. We’ll take it from here.
Visitation will be held Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm with Nancy’s funeral service to follow at 2:00pm at Walnut Grove Community Church on Hwy 298 in Jessieville, Arkansas.
Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com
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She was such a kind person I loved talking to her when I came into cashsavers. Its sad I just spoke to her one day just shows us how precious life really is..
Nancy, you were one of the sweetest classmates we had. You brought joy and sunshine to our Jessieville Class of 1994
I will miss you and your contagious laughter 🫶🏼
Nancy was my friend, I talked to her laughed and she was the best friend a person could ever have , she helped me and gave me solutions to help me and she was very understanding I also was lister for her as well. I miss you Nancy I love you dear friend. I know your having fun where you went with your smile and your silliness I love that about you!
Oh my goodness, this loss reminds me that life is so short and to take time getting my affairs in order. Edna and Matthew my heart breaks for you both. I can’t imagine how difficult this is going to be. My prayers are with you all. Nancy was a blessing even though she tried too hard. All she had to do to be accepted is smile at them. I was so blessed to know her.
Sister in law, Im going to miss your beautiful heart and bright smile, but yoir laugh will forever be in my heart. Rest easy baby girl. Until we meet again. I love you forever
Ms Nancy, was a kind and gentle soul! May she rest in peace!. Even though she had just moved from Garden Street before she transitioned. She will be missed!
Much love from 323 Garden – Mrs Wilson,Kolonda and of course Knox💪🏼🙏🏼
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