Nancy Watson Chamberlain

Nancy Pearl (Watson) Robertson Chamberlain, 96 passed away Friday, April 7, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Hospital – North in Tampa, Florida. Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM on Monday, April 17, 2023 in First Christian Church, Herrick, Illinois with Pastor Paul Dickerson officiating. Visitation will also be Monday, April 17, 2023 in First Christian Church of Herrick beginning at 9:30 AM until time of Service. Burial will be in Cowden Mound Cemetery, Shelby County, Illinois. Nancy was born in Fayette County, Illinois on May 2, 1926 the daughter of Martha Louise (Maiden Name: Hessie) and Arthur Pierce Watson. She was one of 9 children. Nancy grew up in the Herrick/Cowden area and played a valuable part in caring for her younger siblings, nieces, and nephews. Nancy Pearl Watson married Thomas D. Robertson in 1941, starting a family and becoming a full-time wife and mother. She enjoyed gardening and had a special touch for growing amazing roses and flowers. She was a skilled gardener and kept a vegetable garden most of her life. Nancy mowed her own lawn and gardened well into her 80’s. Nancy learned to sew at a young age and became the seamstress for the family and community. She also learned to perm hair at a young age and delighted in giving everyone curly hair. She baked and cooked for family and friends, making the most delicious meals and desserts with her specialties being fried chicken, beef & noodles, pies, cobblers, and cinnamon rolls. Later in life, Nancy enjoyed living in town, sitting on her front porch admiring her flowers while visiting with neighbors, friends, and family. She loved her family deeply and looked forward to extended family visits and vacations. In retirement, Nancy spent her winters in Tampa with her daughter and family relaxing in the Florida sunshine. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. May her memory be a blessing for all. Nancy is survived by her Daughter: Beverly (Robertson) England of Tampa, Florida; Grandchildren: Kent England of Tampa, FL; Lori England of Tampa, FL; Donnie Robertson (Sherry) of Macon, MO; Craig Robertson (Brandi) of Moweaqua, IL; Chad Robertson of Lakewood, IL; seven Great-Grandchildren; and two Great-Great-Grandchildren. One Sister Irma Durbin of Pana also survives. Nancy is preceded in death by her Parents; Seven Siblings; Husbands: Tom D. Robertson and later: Marion Robert Chamberlain; Son: Donald Robertson; a Grandchild; and two Great-Grandchildren.

Nancy Watson Chamberlain

May 2, 1926 - April 7, 2023