Pray for the repose of the soul of †Nancy Fisher (9/27/1955-5/26/2025)

Obituary

Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul parishioner Nancy Marie Beals Fisher passed away on Memorial Day, May 26, 2025, after enduring pancreatic cancer for several months. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Nancy was married to her husband Dan for nearly 50 years, raising two sons and two daughters, and caring for 19 foster babies through Bethany Christian Services and one long-term foster daughter. Nancy was a leader in many ministries, most recently the Forever Young Catholics, and she was a past co-founding member of the Basilica's Gloria Dei Schola. She was a crafter, artist, enthusiastic Tennessee naturalist and birdwatcher. Nancy loved hiking in God’s creation especially the Great Smoky Mountains. She is survived by her devoted husband, sons and daughters, including 16 grandchildren. 

Nancy's Funeral Arrangements

WAKE Friday, May 30, 2025 from 4pm-7pm, with a Rosary Vigil at 6:30 pm, at Chattanooga Funeral Home North Chapel, Hixson (5351 TN-153, Hixson, TN 37343)

VISITATION Saturday, May 31 at 9:30am at The Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul (214 E 8th St., Chattanooga, TN 37402) 

FUNERAL Saturday, May 31 at 10am at the Basilica of Sts. Peter & Paul

BURIAL Saturday, May 31 at 12pm at Hamilton Memorial Gardens (5351 TN-153, Hixson, TN 37343)

RECEPTION Saturday, May 31 at 1pm at St. Augustine Catholic Church Parish Life Center (1716 Anderson Pike, Signal Mountain, TN 37377)

Everyone is invited to all events.

Share your thoughts and memories at the Chattanooga Funeral Home website, where you'll find many photos of Nancy's life.  

Prayer

Please pray for the eternal repose of Nancy Fisher. The Divine Mercy Chaplet is recommended. 

How to Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet 

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon them. May Nancy's soul and the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Dan and Nancy Fisher, active members of the Basilica of Sts. Peter & Paul since 2011.

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Prayer request during Nancy's Illness

November 2024: Basilica parishioner Nancy Fisher had emergency surgery to remove her gall bladder, and she learned that she has pancreatic cancer. Some lesions were noted on the liver and are being watched. Nancy is married to Dan Fisher and they are active leaders in our Forever Young Catholics ministry. They have four grown children and many grandchildren. The Fishers ask for prayers for Nancy and the family during this time of trial.