Nancy Sue (Griffith) Henry, 85, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away on August 9, 2026. She was born on July 14, 1941, in La Porte, Indiana.

Nancy graduated from Shelbyville High School with 3 Varsity letters in basketball, softball and bowling. She attended Purdue University where she was a member of Phi Mu Sorority and graduated with a degree in Mathematics and a minor in English in 1963. She spent the next summer hitchhiking through Europe with her friend Sally. She continued her education earning a Master’s degree in Mathematics Education at Indiana University, where she met Loren Henry, and they were married on January 21, 1967.

Nancy taught Mathematics for over 40 years at high school and college levels. She was the first female teacher at Brebeuf Jesuit Prep School (all males at that time) in Indianapolis in 1967. She met many challenges head on at Brebeuf that paved the way for other female teachers. She was very well respected by her peers and students, evidenced by the fact that students from the Purdue West Lafayette campus would drive to IU Kokomo to take her calculus class. She was also the faculty advisor for Student Government at IU Kokomo for 15 years, another testament to her dedication to her students.

Nancy and Loren enjoyed camping for 50 years, visiting many state and national parks. Some of her favorites were the Rocky Mountains, Smoky Mountains, and Shenandoah. They spent 10 summers volunteering at Camp Friendship in Maryland, supporting children with cancer. Nancy cherished her time with her family, especially baking Christmas cookies with her grandchildren, as well as supporting them in all their activities. She was also an active member in her church, Psi Iota Psi, and PEO.

Nancy is survived by her loving husband, Loren Henry; daughter, Suzanne (Andrew) Taggart; four grandchildren, Brandon Koers, Tyler Koers, Kara Koers and William Taggart; brother, Edward Griffith; Swedish daughter, Elisabeth (Anders) Flodin, Swedish granddaughters, Charlotte Flodin and Caroline Flodin; as well as several nieces and nephews and their families.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Thorl and Bernice Griffith; daughter, Lisa (Tim) Koers; sister, Alice (Dan) Wisker; sister-in-law, Beverly Gough; and nephew, James Pence.

A memorial gathering for Nancy will be held from 4-7pm on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at Flanner Buchanan – Oaklawn Memorial Gardens (Conner Suite) – 9700 Allisonville Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46250. She will be laid to rest at Wesley Chapel Cemetery at a later date.

In Nancy's memory, memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society (online here or mail to American Cancer Society - P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741) or to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation (online here or mail to 13770 Noel Road, Suite 801889, Dallas, TX 75380).