Date of Service:
February 08, 2026
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Nancy Jean Faison Smith reached the end of her amazing journey on this earth early Tuesday morning. At a vibrant 88 years young, she passed peacefully while surrounded by her family. Our adored mother was born in Richmond, Virginia and moved to Florida at a young age. Her love of learning took Nancy from Miami Edison High School to Miami-Dade Junior College, before moving on to the University of Florida where she earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing. Her life-long quest for knowledge continued with her becoming a Certified Nurse Midwife, as well as a Nurse Practitioner. Nan started a long career at Indian River Memorial Hospital, where Vero Beach became not just her home but one for the entire family.
Nancy was a magical woman of many talents and interests with an insatiable curiosity and zeal for life. No matter what, her many paths all had a singular focus, service to others. She wasn’t just a mother to her children; she was a source of compassion and love for everyone who knew her. She enjoyed many hobbies including cooking, especially making jam, volunteering, traveling, folk school, tai chi, and finding Hidden Treasures. She was a long-time member of Temple Beth Shalom Vero.
Nancy is survived by her children Gregg (Dana), Stacy, Eric (Christy), and Justin (Renee). Bubbe’s seven grandsons are Christopher, Brandon, Devon, Brennan, Aiden, Carson, and Beckett. She also has three great-granddaughters Aliza, Bradleigh, and Della, along with many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents Gigi and Ed Faison, her two younger brothers, Lanny and Steven, along with her former husband, our father, Harry.
A celebration of her life will be held on February 8, 2026, at Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory in Vero Beach, FL at 10:00 a.m.
Our mother did not want sadness and flowers to be the focus at this time, so in lieu of that, please consider a donation to a charity. It would be lovely if you did it in her name. The World Central Kitchen is an organization she felt passionate about. If you are so inclined, volunteer for a few minutes somewhere, somehow. You can simply give a smile to a stranger or share a kind word. Let joyous memories of Nancy remind us to care about each other.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
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Janine Pfarr - Patient
January 24, 2026, 7:04 pm
This beautiful lady delivered my daughter twenty eight years ago. I never knew her name. About ten years ago I bumped into her and couldn’t figure out where I knew her from. I asked her what she used to do and I just said “you delivered my baby!” She was so kind throughout the entire delivery and extremely cool. I even have her in my birthing video! I now know her name! What a kind person she was. I will keep her in my heart. My sincere condolences to her entire family. Janine
Alyse katz - Friend
January 25, 2026, 3:34 am
Nancy was such a beautiful person . My husband worked with her at IRMH and she and I shared the breast cancer survivor journey. To know her was to smile , she was always a happy hug and welcome smile , my entire family got to know her and love her. May her memory bring ever lasting peace to your entire family . With our deepest condolences Alyse and Eddie Katz
Mary Lintermann - Neighbor
January 25, 2026, 8:14 pm
Nancy was a special neighbor, always walking ‘a road less traveled’. I appreciated our conversations about Treasure Coast Community Health (TCCH), a sliding scale health center serving all who come to its clinics in Indian River County, and where I volunteer. May Nancy’s positive spirit and compassion inspire all who knew her.
Mary Elizabeth Burkins - friend
January 27, 2026, 2:12 am
I met Nancy several years ago through our local Vero BEach KIND messaging campaign and movement. She was the perfect representative for spreading that message of “Sunshine, not hate”. I enjoyed getting to know her better when I gave her a ride home from several of their meetings and events. I will always remember her with a smile and keep you all in my prayers. Fondly, Mary Burkins