Nancy Sue Mogee was born Feb. 19, 1964, in Lincoln, to Shirley (Vanlaningham) and Vernon Worm, Sr.
She loved growing up on her parents' farm, where she cherished spending time with family and making lifelong memories. She attended Waverly High School. On Sept. 17, 1994, Nancy was united in marriage to William Mogee. Nancy spent her career working at the Houchin Bindery (for over 30 years) and Centennial Public School.
Nancy filled her free time playing and watching softball, traveling, gardening, decorating, crafting, and hosting gatherings for family and friends. She was known for "going all out" for the holidays, often creating 10-foot homemade wreaths, filling her yard with spooky Halloween creatures, or dressing a beloved duck for every season. Her warm, bubbly personality, generous spirit, and involvement in her community touched the lives of many.
Surrounded by her daughters, Nancy passed away peacefully at her home on July 16, 2026, at the age of 62.
She is survived by her children, Misty (Cody) Chaney of Geneva and Madison Mogee and Caleb Breazeale of Kearney; step-children, Rita (James) Smith of Omaha, Roxie (Kevin) Songer of Atlanta, Georgia, and Rhonda (Aaron) Veleba of Fairmont; brother, John (Diana) Worm of David City; brother-in-law, Wesley Allen; nine grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts uncles.
Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Shirley and Vernon Worm, Sr.; husband, William Mogee; brother, Vernon Worm, Jr.; and sister, Linda Allen.
The family will receive friends during visitation on Tuesday, July 21, from 6:30 – 8 p.m. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, at Volzke Funeral Home in Seward.
Arrangements by Volzke Funeral Home.
