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Nancy Koerner Obituary
Nancy Koerner, age 88 of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at her residence. Crafton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 2, 2026 at 11am at the Franklin First United Methodist Church. Visitation will be Sunday from 4pm until 8pm at the funeral home. Visitation will resume Monday at 10am until funeral service time at 11am at the church. A native of Cambridge City, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Dale Jackson and Mary Brey Jackson. She was preceded in death by her husband – Norbert Koerner, a brother – Ronnie Jackson and a sister – Carol Ann Jackson. She was a graduate of Ball State University. Nancy was a long time secretary for Franklin Insurance Agency and was an avid Franklin Simpson Band Boosters supporter as well as a member of the Lions Club. She was a member of the Franklin First Methodist Church where she was a long time choir member. Nancy was a devoted mother and grandmother. Survivors include her 2 daughters – Mia Lawson of Destin, Florida and Julie Bentley (Philip) of Mooresburg, Tennessee; grandchildren – Natalie Lawson, and Isaiah, Abby, Bodie and Heidi Bentley. The family has requested that memorial gifts be made to Franklin First Methodist Church Choir, 107 North College Street, Franklin, KY 42134 and/or Kentucky Lions Eye Foundation - KidSight Program, 301 East Muhammad Ali Blvd., Louisville, KY 40202 (https://www.kylionseye.org/kidsight )
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Pam Carpenter
February 5, 2026
My prayers are with Nancys family. I got to know her on FB as I had her mother in law as a teacher in Dublin Elementary school in the 1960s. I'm so sorry to hear of her passing.
Laura Schueler
February 3, 2026
I worked alongside Nancy for many years at Franklin Insurance and developed a wonderful and quirky friendship with her, as she reminded me of my favorite great-aunt. I will miss her laugh and wry sense of humor... Franklin is a bit dimmer now that her light is gone, but I know Norb is happy to be reunited with his beloved Nancy again.
Janice (Hays) Schrader
January 31, 2026
I met Nancy at Ball State when we became roommates and sorority sisters, then we moved to Indianapolis, lived together and both worked at Eli Lilly & Company. We continued our close friendship with our husbands also becoming good friends. When my husband and I started going to Anna Maria Island in Florida, we stopped at the Cracker Barrel in Franklin for many years to have breakfast with Nancy and Norbert. Nancy was a genuinely caring and loving person that I was so fortunate to know and love. The tears I shared were for me because I shall miss her, but I know that she is at peace and in heaven. With sincere sympathy to her wonderful family and whenever she spoke of them, she absolutely shined with love for each and every one of you.
Loren Connell, OFM
January 30, 2026
Condolences to Julie and Mia. I did not know your mother well, but my memories are of a gracious and capable person.
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Penny DeWeese
January 30, 2026
What a sweet lady and friend she will be missed
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