Nancy Velle Orr

Nancy V. Orr, 84 years old, of Waterloo, formerly of Independence, died on Friday, January 24, 2020, at MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center.

She was born on January 28, 1935, in Waterloo, daughter of Clifford J. and LaVelle C. Smith. She graduated from Waterloo West High School with the Class of 1953.

On August 26, 1955, Nancy Velle Smith and J. Richard Orr were married at the Waterloo Gospel Hall in Waterloo. Richard died on March 8, 2013.

Nancy was a daycare provider for many years and a homemaker in her own home. She attended Waterloo Gospel Hall and was born again August 19, 1951.

Nancy is survived by her son, John (Beth) Orr of East Troy‚ WI; daughter, Julie (David) Harbaugh of Waterloo; daughter, Becky (Butch) Peyton of Independence; and a daughter-in-law, Wendy Sillekens of Helden, Netherlands. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Judy (Rod) Kampman of Cedar Falls.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; and daughter, Cindy Orr.