Nancy J. Ayers

Nancy J. Ayers, age 76, passed away on September 14, 2023.  She was born on February 10, 1947, in Coshocton, OH to E. James and Lottie (Watts) Sullivan. Nancy is now reunited with the love of her life; George H. Ayers who died on June 15, 2020. Their bond was a testament to the enduring power of love. We now take comfort knowing their love story continues. She also greatly enjoyed her two cats over the last few years. Her presence among friends and family will be greatly missed.

Those left to cherish her memory are sons, Allan S. (Angela) Brown, George H. (Megan) Ayers II and John S. (Michelle) Ayers; daughters, Dawna Otero and Lisa (Rick) Jarvis; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband George; brothers, Richard Sullivan and Jim Sullivan, sisters Judith Lenarz and Mary Buchman, and her daughter Shelley Rhoades.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday September 21, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Sandy Valley Cemetery with Pastor Ed Barnes officiating.

Arrangements are entrusted to Kreighbaum Sanders Funeral Home 4041 Cleveland Ave S. Canton, OH 44707. Friends and family may share condolences and memories online at

www.sandersfuneralhomes.com