Nancy Jo McCormack, age 79, of Chelsea, Michigan, passed away on February 26, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her family.
She was born on April 13, 1946, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, the daughter of Luther and Eliza (Robertson) Vaught.
On January 26, 1968, she married Gerald L. McCormack, and they shared 58 years of marriage. They lived in Dexter for many years before moving to Chelsea in 2005. Nancy worked as a paraprofessional and teacher’s aide with the Ann Arbor School District. She grew up in the Baptist faith and attended Main Street Church in Chelsea. She enjoyed gardening, spending time with her children and grandchildren, and spending time on the water, whether it was small lakes in the area or visiting the beaches of Lake Michigan.
In addition to her husband, Gerald, Nancy is survived by three children: Jason (Tammy) McCormack of Gettysburg, PA, Hollie (Kit) Wise of Cedar Springs, MI, and Michael (Amanda) McCormack of Grass Lake, MI; three grandchildren: Alyssa, Ashley, and Kyle; and two brothers, Gary Vaught of Wayne and David (Carol) Vaught of Arizona. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, Don Vaught.
Visitation will be held at Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home on Thursday, March 5, 2026, from 5–7 p.m., and on Friday, March 6, 2026, from 10–11 a.m.
Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Friday, March 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., with luncheon and private burial to follow.
Memorial contributions may be made to Faith in Action or Hospice of Lenawee.
Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home.
