Nancy was born in Salt Lake City to Jean Brown and Edward Richards on August 27, 1954, and died peacefully with her family by her side on May 26, 2026. Nancy graduated from Skyline High School in 1972, earned a Bachelor of Arts from Westminster College in 1977, and a Master of Education from the University of San Francisco in 2000. Nancy married the love of her life on July 4, 1975, and spent 44 years together building a life together until his untimely passing in 2019.Nancy worked as an oil and gas accountant for Petro Source Oil and Gas and later followed her dreams of being in education, where she proudly served as an educator and administrator for the Diocese of Salt Lake City for 27 years. Throughout her career in education, she influenced the lives of countless students, colleagues, and families. Her dedication, compassion, and love for teaching created a lasting impact that will continue to be felt for generations to come.