Nancy  Ann Profitt

Nancy Ann Profitt, 67, of Du Quoin, passed away at 6:08 P.M., Thursday, March 18, 2004 at the Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin.
Nancy was a homemaker.  She had worked at R.P. Mallory and at the Perry County Assessor's Office.  She was a member of First Baptist Church in Du Quoin.  She enjoyed sewing and collecting teddy bears.  She also enjoyed spending time with her nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
She was born April 4, 1936 at Du Quoin, IL, the daughter of Richard "Scotty" and Juanita (Cook) Eyre.
She married Robert J. Profitt on July 11, 1959 at Pinckneyville, IL and he survives.
She is survived by her husband of Du Quoin, one son - Jeffrey S. Profitt of Du Quoin, one sister - Charlotte Mangin of Du Quoin, one half sister - Jacque Dunning of Sarasota, FL, four nieces - Kelly Burch of Allen, TX, Robin Edwards and husband Randy of Pinckneyville, Kathy Bell and husband Dan of Du Quoin and Nikki Saunders and husband Frank of Du Quoin, three great nieces - Brittany Ostericher of Pinckneyville, Ashley Saunders of Du Quoin and Brooke Edwards of Pinckneyville, five great nephews - Shane Bell and Ryan Bell of Du Quoin, Brandon Edwards of Pinckneyville, Noah Saunders and Nickolas Saunders of Du Quoin, friends - Janet and Ardell Tripp of Hurst, and Joan and Ralph Keeler of Du Quoin and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother - Richard "Gene" Eyre, mother-in-law - Thelma Profitt and one great nephew - Trenton Bell.
Funeral services were at 1:00 P.M., Sunday, March 21, 2004 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Bob Dickerson officiating.
Friends called from 11 AM until the time of the service at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Interment was in the Sunset Memorial Park at Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to the Marshall Browning Hospital Tree of Life.
