FONTANA – Nancy Carroll Abrams, age 88, of Fontana passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2026 at Mercy Walworth Hospital. She was born on June 1, 1938 in Evanston, IL to Martin and Elizabeth (Costello) Carroll. Married February 8, 1964 to William Abrams for many decades filled with love and happiness. Nancy taught the blind then raised her five children while partnering in the home craft business Nan-Di Ltd. Nancy was an avid quilter and knitter, and new babies were gifted hats that she knitted, especially for them. Nancy’s loved the water, whether the pool at Michigan Shores Country Club, Tower Road Beach in Winnetka, or the blue waters of Geneva Lake in Fontana.
Nancy donated her time throughout her life to the Women’s Auxiliary Board of Misericordia supporting a cause near and dear to her heart. Her five children and six grandchildren were truly the center of her life. From the pottery studio to the petting zoo and countless rowing, basketball, soccer, and volleyball matches she was always cheering them on from the sidelines.
Nancy is survived by her children, Heather (Bart) Brodzik of Newnan, GA, Whitney Abrams of Fontana, Alitia Abrams of Williams Bay, Hayes (Beth Birsa) Abrams, of Chicago, IL; Grandchildren Amanda Brodzik, Emma (Drake) Knapper, Avery and Greer Lettenberger, Rhese and Tatum Abrams and Brother Thomas (Dona) Carroll and a wonderful extended family and friends.
Nancy is preceded in death by her husband William Abrams and son Burke Abrams.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, November 13, 2026 at St. Benedict Catholic Church, 137 Dewey Avenue in Fontana. Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to Misericordia Heart of Mercy at https://www.misericordia.com/pages/give-now
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