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Nancy Ventress Obituary

Homemaker, longtime Colorado Springs resident. Survived by three daughters, Jo`nae Montgomery, Makiya Bell and Kiyana Ventress. Visitation, 4pm to 7pm Sunday November 13, 2011 Angelus Funeral Directors 1104 S. Circle Dr. Funeral Services 11 a.m. Monday November 14, 2011 Angelus Funeral Directors. Interment Evergreen Cemetery.

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Published by The Gazette on Nov. 11, 2011.

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Cheryl Ausborne

November 5, 2025

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Cheryl Ausborne

November 20, 2024

Hi this is your Auntie, rest easy my dear niece..

Cheryl Ausborne

November 20, 2024

Happy Heavenly Birthday..

Cheryl Ausborne

May 18, 2024

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Cheryl Ausborne

June 23, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

July 30, 2020

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

CHERYL AUSBORNE

September 5, 2018

Hello niece, just here thinking about you. Love and miss you. RIP, YOU KNOW YOU ARE ABOUT TO BE A GRANDMA

Shavon O

September 29, 2016

hello my favorite cousin!! in the World just stopping by. to wish you a Happy Birthday and to tell you I Miss you so Very much. Rest in Paradise and I'll see you soon on the other side. I don't know my expiration date,but I know I have one. I love you with all Hart .My words cannot express how much I love you & miss u and I always will you have some beautiful girls, I hold them dearly to my heart. I miss you my loving cousin I'll write you back soon but until then. Happy Birthday!!!! ;)

Jorge Nevarez

September 28, 2016

Hello Nancy, I hope you are resting easy up there with the angels. I know I never had the privilege of meeting you but I was able to make good friends with your two daughters; Kiyana and Makhaya. I just want you to know you did a very good job with raising respectable young women.
Rest Easy Nancy Ventress. <3

Makyha Bell

September 28, 2016

It will be your birthday in two days and i cant express how this week has been for me its been so hard for me i love you always and forever my love .

makyia bell

September 8, 2016

Now five years later im still lost confused and out of it my life will never be the same and i have yet to accept that idk what i would ever do just thinking about the thought of living the rest of my life without a mom kills me.

makyia bell

October 27, 2015

Malika Clarke-Davis

September 22, 2015

Oh Nancy... Everytime I saw you, you had me cracking up. Between you and Natalie, I don't know who had me dying the most. I still can't believe you're gone and was heartbroken when I heard the news of you passing. I thought about how hard it was gonna be on your kids but I know between Jaccie and Jono and the rest of the family, they are gonna be much taken care of. I miss you Nancy. R.I.P.

makyia bell

September 4, 2015

I did it mommy i graduated from high school and now i am in college i miss you more and more everyday its so different for i dont kno how i am doing it no one understand this pain that i am enduring how hurt i am its a hard pill to swallow i promise if it was not for the two blessings you blessed me with i do not know what i would do.

This was us for homecoming mommy we wish you would have been able to see us you made some beautiful young ladies. im tryin to stay strong.

makyia bell

February 18, 2015

i miss you so much moomy we are still hanging on and just trying to keep faith and stay positive. i wish that i could just see you again!

Makyia Bell

January 30, 2015

Kiara Williams

November 6, 2014

Auntie I Miss You So Much Words Cant Even Explain How Much Today Is The Day That I Found Your Body This Day Will Traumatize Me For The Rest OF MY Life The Thing That Kills Me The Most IS That I Never Got To Say Goodbye Or I Love You I Had Just Seen You The Day Before You Left This Earth I Couldnt Beileve What Was Happpening What Is Life Without You Im Lost And A Part Of ME ISnt Here With Me Where Did You Go Came Back To ME Thsi ISnt Fair </3

makyia bell

September 17, 2014

Imy mom so so so so so so so so so much your the best mom ever.You are my world"(

We love you so so so so so so much mom your birthday is coming up you will forever live in our hearts<3<3<3

Makyia` Bell

September 11, 2014

makyia bell

April 28, 2014

Hello mother ive been thinking bout uo ur my everything i cant wait to be with uo again uo are my world , words cant explain the pain and anxiety i have when i think about uo being gone away form me.

MaKyia Bell

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Natalie Ealy

January 14, 2014

Dear Nancy my dear friend whom I met while serving time in DWCF. I'm truly hurt to learn of your death, I thought it was just a rumor (actually prayed). I want to send my deepest condolences to ur daughters and family. Nancy was my ray of sunshine in a dark and lonely time in both our lives. Her smile would brighten my day. She was a beautiful person who loved her babies deeply. She talked about you, Makyia everyday.

Makyia bell

May 1, 2013

Isnt that crazy mom another year without uo.......sucks that i cant celebrate my birthday with uo it makes me sad , angry, upset all at the same time becuase in my heart i feel that uo should still be here it wasnt ur time to go but its true god has the last say so.Wheneve i think about how much of a different person u were becoming alot of memories come in mind.I kno who u were && i kno what uo would have been it was positive in my eyes uo truly try to make a change && i love uo for it!! In heaven u rest i love uo too death beautiful.

CHERYL AUSBORNE

February 28, 2013

HI NANCY, WHAT A PRETTY SMILE YOU HAVE. ME AND YOUR UNCLE TALK ABOUT YOU ALL THE TIME. YOU HAD GAVE HIM A PAIR OF PANTS AND A GREY SWEATER TO MATCH, I WAS GOING TO GET RID OF THEM. MINE YOU HE CANT WEAR THEM, THEY HAVE GOTTEN TO SMALL, HE TO ME DO DONT GIVE MY CLOTHES AWAY. MY NIECE GAVE THOSE CLOTHES. AND I WILL CHERISH THEM FOR LIFE.

MaKyia Bell

February 24, 2013

I love you mommy almost 2 years beautiful:(

Me&&My Little Sister We Love You Mom:(

MaKyia Bell

January 15, 2013

Makyia Bell

January 15, 2013

It almost 1 year && 2 months beautiful && i miss you so much and i love you too death.If only words can explain the thought that i have of never seeing you again:(

MaKyia Bell

January 14, 2013

I am goingg crazy with out uo imy so much u dont understand.......:( life is not the same with out you i really thought that everything will be oksy && that i would heal becuase i am sometime strong but i have been week && i havent been myself lately. I just dont understand why life is treating me this way.

Kyia Bell

December 15, 2012

This will be a second christmas tht i spend without u i love you mom ur the bestt.....:))))!! xoxoxoxoxo forever in my heart beautiful.

Cheryl Ausborne

December 7, 2012

Merry Christmas Darling.

Ma'Kyia Bell

December 5, 2012

Todai was a really hard day for me becuz you wereon my mind alot imy && i love you to death! i cry & cry & cry becuase my life will never br the same with out you && my life iz in pieces.Look down on me and watch over me && guide me down the best path.

October 26, 2012

love you

Cheryl A

October 26, 2012

Good morning my sweet niece. I know that you are smiling down on everybody. Nancy you are truly missed.

Me, My Mom, && My Little Sister.....:( I Love You Mom

MaKyia Bell

October 25, 2012

Its been 11 months && i miss u like crazy u mean so much to me.......i feel so empty && imcomplete.I wish tht u were here with me u are my heart until we meet again beautiful!

kandis keys

October 16, 2012

Missing my silly kuzn nd that goofy laugh .. love u fancy nancy

makyia bell

October 15, 2012

ILoveYou Mom:((

Cheryl Ausborne

August 31, 2012

Miss you Miss Fancy Nancy

August 31, 2012

We miss and love you Miss Nancy.

August 30, 2012

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

August 28, 2012

Almost A yearmo we miss u:(

makyia bell

July 19, 2012

8 months strong and i miss u so much mom........you have taught me to never give up and i will never foreget how great of a mother you were to me and kiyana yess you did live a legacy and it will be never foregotten i love u so much mother:(
forever you will be my guardian angel.

Makyia Bell

May 17, 2012

My Mother my everthiny i have came this far and im so ready to give up becuase life without you is just not the same....you raised me and kiyana to be strong and to never give up i love you with all of my heart i will not give up mom im going to keeppushing myself to make life worth it.We laugha nd cherish so many memories with you becuase i love you with allof my heart and you mean more than the world to me.My #1 always and forever i love you my guardian angel:)

Teiasha stewart

December 6, 2011

Hi my love im up thinkin about u cant get over whats real missin u like crazy wishin u was home wit me doin our ladys night im sick wit out u cousin but I kno ill be okay I jus read ur letter u wrote me and I promise I am goin to make u proud of me and its only bye for now but I will see u later I love u mama ven ven I see ur pretty big smile

Ma'Kyia Bell

November 18, 2011

I know see and feel that i did not have to go threw this alone i love you to death mom and it was hard for me and it still is i love you with all of my heart my queen....:(

Sonya

November 17, 2011

R.I.P Nancy... What I remember about you most was how in 9th grade you told me to "grow a backbone and be strong" when some girls were messing with me on the bus ride home from school. You encouraged me to stand up for myself and not take crap from people. From that day to now, I have taken that advice and encouragement throughout my life. So, I thank you for that. I will always remember your contagious laugh. :) May God comfort and keep your children and family.
RestInParadise Nancy.

Arttanese Hawkins

November 16, 2011

You r my love my 1 of da best bestie cuzzos n my life! Time was cherished & neva 4gotten... From our lil girl days of chearing til our mommy days of fussin n cussin... I love u much & neva will eva b the same n our fam... U r loved, ur girls r loved & highly taken care of.. Thanx 4 the love & memories......

perry suggs

November 13, 2011

im glad to be apart of this wave of love that nancy is recieveing in this time of need blessings go out to all that this tragedy effects and i pray for us and hope we can all keep our head up

Porschia Hodges-Jones

November 13, 2011

Nancy I have know you for over 20yrs and I must admit you was one of the funniest people that I have ever met. I will cherish all the laughs we shared. May God be with your children and family during this time. But I know that you in a much better place. Rest in Peace Nancy. Until we meet again

KAYLA LAMBERT

November 13, 2011

OMG... IT WAS LIKE YESTERDAY I JUST SAW YU... AND WE WAS LAUGHIN AND GIGGLIN.... IMA MISS THOSE TIMES WE HAD.... ITS NOT GOODBYE I KNW I WILL SEE YU AGAIN..... GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN.... I LOVE YU......
REST IN PARADISE NANCY....!

jacquetta jones

November 13, 2011

It just seems so unreal u will always be in my heart I love u and u will be missed truly R.I.P NANCY

erica Deshazor

November 13, 2011

Gone but never forgotten! R.I.P. Nancy

Boog

November 13, 2011

This go out 2 my home girl Nancy its sad urr gone but I will always keep urr memory goin no matter what me and my girl will always keep u in our heart love u girl.....RIP....

Makyia Bell

November 12, 2011

I love my mother with all of my heart and she has brought me a long way it iz just so hard to say good bye to her....:(

Cheryl Ausborne

November 12, 2011

You will never be forgotten, rest in peace.

Daijahnae Shields

November 12, 2011

Forever my lady in my life, I love you sooo much I'm almost scared to see how life will be without you, I will miss you more then anything and anyone this hurts more then I thought I could hurt, I don't want to have to say goodbye but I have to.. I love you mama ven ven you were a lot to me and will always be u touched my life soo much I know u was tired ill try to let u rest in peace but I want to be with you mama ven ven I thought we were unbreakable!

Ronnie Ausborne

November 12, 2011

I loved you so very much, but God loved you more. May my niece rest peacefully in Gods care, and my family grows closer to God, He's your source and strength and will take care of you just for the asking. Let us as a family stay strong and a lot closer to each other and it should be, one can't fall for the other one holding them up. And remember love God with all your heart, all your soul and all your mind, this is the greatest commandment and the second one is like it, love your neighbor as you love yourself, for how can you say you love God and despise your neighbor you see everyday. Let's love each other, Mom would want it this way, let's let her memory of the love she had for us, shine on each other and we love one another, Your big brother and uncle, Ronnie. I love you all so very much.

Keisha Scott

November 11, 2011

you were my ace, and I will never forget you Nancy, we laughed alot. God bless your family and may you rest in peace.!!!! tou will nevwer be forgotten.. " Keisha Scott (Denver, Colorado)

Richardene Huery

November 11, 2011

To the family, and the children of Nancy, I remember when she was just a little girl her and Natalie, and me and your Grandmother Miss Earline were truly good friends. God Blesses the whole family, he favors Nancy, he took her home where there is no more pain and sorrow Amen. She has her wings now she's soaring like and eagle in Jesus name Amen. God bless you all Love you all Deanie & family.

Khiry Graham

November 11, 2011

I didn't know Nancy for very long, but from what I can tell, she seemed like a very genuine person. Every time I saw her she was doing something for someone. There are many qualities that I saw in Nancy that anyone could take from in order to improve their lives. With that said, Nancy you'll be missed.

KANDIS KEYS

November 11, 2011

I ASK GOD TYME AFTER TYME ...WHY DID U BRING ME BACK TO COLORADO?? BUT NOW IVE FIGURED IT OUT...IT WAS TO SEE MY LOVED ONES ONE LAST TYME BEFORE U GUYS WENT ON YOUR JOURNEY.... SMH... I DIDNT GET ENOUGH TYME WIT U KUZO....AND THATS WATS EATN ME UP... BUT THE TYME WE DID SPEND..ILL NEVER FORGET...I LOVE U VENTRESS...ALWAYS AND FOREVER... KEEP EVERBODY UP THEIR LAUGHN AND SMILEN..... TELL EVERYONE I SAID HI...AND I LOVE UM!!! :(

KANDIS KEYS

November 11, 2011

I ASK THA LORD TYME AFTER TYME...WHY DID YOU BRING ME BACK TO COLORADO?? BUT NOW IVE FIGURED IT OUT!! TO SEE MY LOVED ONES ONE LAST TYME BEFORE THEY WENT ON THEIR JOURNEY....SMH... MAN KUZN I DIDNT GET ENOUGH TYME WIT U... BUT IM SOOOO HAPPY I DID GET A LITTLE TYME...I LOVE U VENTRESS....ALWAYS AND FOREVER!!

tameka totten

November 11, 2011

Nancy, We have been friends since we were children, We have been thru alot together sitting, talking and laughing for hours. You have always been such a strong person no matter what life threw your way u always managed to get thru it. You will forever be in our hearts and u will continue to live thru the girls, we will definately will miss that laugh tho! I was blessed to have you for a friend/cusion and i love you and always will! Meka xoxo

November 11, 2011

Family you all have my deepest condolences. I cant even imagine how you are feeling,but know you now have an angel watching you. Stay prayerful! Clarinda Yarbrough

Nancy and Winfrey Bolden

November 11, 2011

To Nancy's family, stay strong and may God be with the family in this time of sorrow.

Lary Walker

November 11, 2011

my heart goes out to the whole family i've been through it with you all. we family so im here if yall need me.

katara frazier

November 11, 2011

It will be the little things
that we will remember,
the quiet moments,
the smiles, the laughter.
And although it may seem
hard right now,
it will be the memories
of these little things
that help to push
away the pain
and bring the smiles
back again. You will always be in my heart cousin your gone but NEVER forgotten. WE love and miss you Ventress we had some great times together cousin and I'll always cherish those memories I had with you.

phyllis

November 11, 2011

dear family
i am so sorry to hear of your lose. i pray that the good and precious times you have had will carry you through this time of sorrow. may god bless and keep you all.

Farasha Moore

November 11, 2011

Psalm 71:20-21
Though you have made me see troubles, many and bitter, you will restore my life again; from the depths of the earth you will again bring me up. You will increase my honor and comfort me once again.
Although, we must say farewell, Nacey enjoy your New Beginning and You will continue to be love.

cj FRAZIER

November 11, 2011

It seems like just yesterday we were cracking jokes and enjoying ourselves and then with a blink of the eyes you where gone taking from your family and friends who loved and cared for you so dearly.Nancy we will always love and miss you no matter what. you did alot for alot of people and never asked for anything in return and that's the truth you made a huge impact in alot of our lives and yeah you might be gone from us physically but you still remain in our hearts and mind and that can never be taken from us we love and miss you Nancy so until we meet again you and the rest of our angels up there look over the family and keep us safe. I love you Nancy

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