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Nancy Boulton Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Nancy Rae Shy Winters Boulton, on March 13, 2025. Nancy passed away in North Little Rock, AR after a brief illness. Her passing was unexpected. The family awaits more news from the autopsy to gain a deeper understanding, but know she is with the Lord now.

Nancy was born in Topeka, KS on August 16, 1962, to Raymond and Agnes (Montague) Shy. Nancy attended Kansas School for the Deaf, Olathe, until she was 14. Then she continued her education at Model Secondary School for the Deaf in Washington D.C. Following graduation, she attended Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, NY, Johnson County Community College and Independence, Inc. in Lawrence. Nancy married Steve Winters, with whom she had a son, Chase. They divorced, and Nancy later married and divorced Matthew Boulton.

Nancy is survived by her son Chase Winters and her granddaughter Temperance Winters of Portland, OR, her sisters Carolyn Church of Lawrence, KS, Jeannie Shy of Topeka, KS, Lou Ann Montague of Columbia, MO, and a large extended family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Agnes Wright, Raymond and Jane Shy.

A celebration of Nancy's life will be held on Sunday, June 22. Friends and family can gather at 1:00 p.m. at Broken Arrow Park Shelter House, 2900 Louisiana Street, Lawrence, Kansas to honor Nancy and share memories. Cremation was arranged by Cremation Services of Arkansas. Donations in Nancy's memory may be made to the Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 124 W. Capitol Ave., Suite 885, Little Rock, AR 72201 https://domesticpeace.com/ Rest in peace, Nancy.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Jun. 15, 2025.

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Rhonda

July 7, 2025

Nancy was one of my best friends our kids grew up together played together I'll never forget you you was my soul sister. I'm so sad and shocked to know your gone so soon. RIP my friend till I get there

Rhonda HOH

June 18, 2025

My name is Rhonda place how sweet Nancy remembers me I'm so heart broken I am hard if hearing I learned sign so I could talk to her. It was well worth it I'm wanting to go to the celebration of life and I really hope chase will be there I haven't seen him since he was about 7 maybe I'm surprised he has A baby now my heart's broken fur Nancy's family siblings I tried to find her on FB but I couldn't find it I hope to be able to attend the memberable fur her I'm in Lawrence but have no car right now I miss you like crazy Nancy ill be looking for you when it's my turn love you so much my friend. We was so close.

Rita McGrew

June 17, 2025

Carolyn, I´m so sorry to hear of your sister´s passing. It must be a shock, and so sad. Sending love and condolences to you and your whole family.
Sincerely, Rita McGrew.

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