Nancy Rose Vaught East, 82, of Bedford, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her family. Born December 30, 1941 in Bedford, to Reed and Emma Vaught. She married Cecil East September 15, 1964 in Bedford, and he preceded her in death on January 18, 2020.

Nancy Rose graduated from Bedford High School. She was a bookkeeper and an avid IU fan. Nancy was a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church.

Surviving to cherish the memory of Nancy, are her daughters, Cheryl (Todd)Taylor, Susan East, Rebecca (Jeremy) Lewis; one son, Michael (Marissa) East; Grandchildren, Lauren (Matt) Southern, Nicholas Kaufman, Will Taylor, Nathan Moore, Henry East, Harlan Lewis, Nancy Lewis, and Sloane East; Great Grandchildren, Archer Southern and Luna Southern.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Cecil East.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Nancy East on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 11:00am at the St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Bedford with Fr. Jegan Peter and Deacon Dave Reising officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 11, 2024 from 4:00pm-7:00pm at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes in Bedford with the Rosary being prayed at 6:00pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Nancy may be made to the Hope Resource Center in Bedford.

Memories and condolences may be shared, and flowers ordered at www.FergusonLee.com.