Nanette Checkan's Obituary
Nanette Checkan, 64, of Columbia, was peacefully embraced in the arms of Jesus on Friday, September 29, 2023, at her home.
Nanette Marie Checkan was born July 10, 1959 in St. Louis, MO. She is the daughter of Jerry Lewis Davis, and Nettie Davis.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her sons Christopher Checkan and Gary Checkan, Jason Checkan, her daughter Danielle Johnson, very close friends Elisha Greene, Zachary Taylor, and Verdell Lewis and her two grandchildren, Kiley Checkan and Tevor Checkan, daughter in law Danielle Checkan. Columbia, MO and Pennsylvania.
Nanette is preceded in death by her children Christopher Checkan, Gary Lewis Checkan, Danielle Johnson, and family friends Elisha Greene, Zachary Taylor, and Verdell lewis.
Nanette was surrounded by her loving family Christopher, Gary Lewis, Danielle and close family friends Elisha Greene, Zachary Taylor, Verdell lewis. On September 29th, 2023, after a long battle with stage 5 kdney failure, she was taken into heaven by our Lord.
Nanette always had an impact on the people she met. She was kind, loving, caring, funny, and tough but fair. She always helped anyone in any way that she could. Nanette was someone you could talk to, and no matter what, she would somehow make you feel better and make you laugh.
Nanette loved collecting pioneer woman products and apple themed decorations. Nanette loved to camp and to always have fun. Nanette's motto was "life is too short to be angry or unhappy", and she believed nothing happened by chance, everything has a reason.
Even in Nanette's battle with stage 5 kidney failure she found a way to be strong and kept everyone in high spirits. She would tell us all to keep our faith and be strong.
Nanette's work here on Earth has been fulfilled and she has done what God put her here to do. Nanette has touched the lives of so many people in so many ways, and now God has called Nanette home to be with Him. Until we all meet again, rest in peace in the loving arms of our Lord God, you are at peace and at home our sweet, sweet angel. We love you mom
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