Nancy Gail Rieks of Greeneville, TN / Pavilion, NY / Orange Park, FL passed away on Saturday April 13, 2024. She entered eternal paradise peacefully to be reunited with the love of her life with her family by her side.
Nancy was born February 16, 1943, to the late Daniel & Jane Smith and graduated from Alexander Central School in 1961.
She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend. Survived by Daniel and Lisa Rieks of Greeneville, TN; Roseann and Douglas Harris of Greeneville, TN; and Kelly and Daniel Cordell of Stafford, NY. Several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren; two sisters, Judy and Nick Cecci of Corning NY; Patti and Robert Nephew of Wyoming NY; three sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces, and nephews; and her Florida family.
She was predeceased by her loving husband, Charles L. Rieks; brothers Jim and John Smith; and sister Dianna Wheatley; brother-in-law Ed and Gail Rieks; and sister-in-law Shirley Cotton.
Nancy was active in the Pavilion Ladies Auxiliary, going to many calls in support of the Fire Department and performing banquets at the Fire Hall; an avid reader and bowler; and, in their younger years, her and Charlie were square dancers. She also made many friends as a bartender at the Cloverleaf Tavern in Pavilion, NY.
Her infectious smile and laugh would light up a room. She had a gracious heart and would give you the world if you needed it. She was a dear friend to many.
She leaves behind a legacy of love & kindness that will continue to inspire all who knew her. A celebration of life will be held on June 15, 2024 at 11am, at the East Bethany, NY Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a donation can be sent to Pavilion Fire Dept, PO Box 156 Pavilion, NY 14525, or Wreaths across America, www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/ny0368p
