Age 75 passed away peacefully on March 28, 2016 at Rivergate Terrace nursing home in Riverview.

Nancy was born October 12, 1940. Beloved daughter of the late Carl & Shirley (nee: Burkholder) Buchholz. . Loving mother of Pamela (David) Balfour of Garden City, Mark Larive of Waterford and Sandra (Scott) Downer of Palatine, IL. Cherished grandmother of Jonathan, Jarred, Kendall and Evan. She was the oldest of four children: the late Joan Mulligan, the late Carol Buchholz and is survived by her brother, Carl (Nancy) Buchholz. She was a loving aunt, special friend and doting owner to many furry friends.

Nancy grew up in Dearborn and graduated from Edsel Ford High School in 1959. She married, raised her family, and lived throughout the Michigan area. She lived in Florida for 16 years and later returned to Garden City. She held a long career in insurance, real estate, interior decorating and certified nursing care. She loved all family/social gatherings.

Her passions included cooking, gardening, music, shopping, card playing, sketching and being near the water. Her energy and enthusiasm will be greatly missed by all whose life she touched.

In lieu of services and flowers, memorials can be made in Nancy J. Sanderson's name to the American Cancer Society at cancer.org/donate.