Nancy was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennslyvania. the oldest of four girls, of Thomas and Catherine McGavin, who have predeceased her.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Michael J. Palmer of Auburn, and her four children;

Jon Palmer and his family residing in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts, Scott Palmer and his family residing in Fairhope, Alabama, Jill Adams and her family residing in Auburn, and Mark Palmer and his family also in Auburn.

Nancy fought Alzheimer’s for the last 12 years, and we wish to thank her Caregivers at Magnolia Place and more recently, Arbor Springs for the excellent care provided to her.

There are no arrangements at this time.