Nancy Adam

Nancy M. Adam, 72, formerly of Sinking Spring, and most recently a guest at Keystone Villa-Douglassville, passed away Sunday, January 3rd, 2016 in the Phoenixville Hospital. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late William and Geraldine (Sommers) Balliett. Nancy was a graduate of Central Catholic High School and Alvernia University with a degree in Physical Therapy. She lived 2 1/2 years in South Africa, 2 years in Thailand and 2 years in Costa Rica. She had been to 72 countries, flew with the Flying Doctors, met Nelson Mandela and lived 2 years in Baghdad while with the Department of Energy. Nancy was in the Peace Corps for 20 years and then the Department of Energy Liaison for the Federal Government in Washington D.C. for 10 years. Nancy is survived by: Two Daughters: Michele wife of Guy Templin of Mohnton and Cynthia Czaus of Reading; Three Grandchildren: Lauren Czaus, Alex Czaus and Brian Czaus; One Brother: Michael Balliett husband of Shawne of Reading and One Sister Jeanne Ann wife of Robert Arthur of Shillington as well as Two Nieces, One Nephew and their children. The family would like to thank the Keystone Villa at Douglassville-Memory Care Unit as well as Seasons Hospice Staff for their care and compassion for Nancy. Visitation with family and friends will be held from 1:00-2:00 p.m. with a memorial service beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 16, 2016 in the Lutz Funeral Home, Inc. 2100 Perkiomen Avenue Reading, PA 19606. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Animal Rescue League, P.O. Box 69, Mohnton, PA 19540 or The Humane Society of Berks County, 1801 N. 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604 or The Alzheimer's Association-Delaware Valley Chapter, 399 Market Street, Suite #102, Philadelphia, PA 19106. For online condolences, please visit www.LutzFuneralHome.com