August 14, 2023

Linn County News

Published Aug. 16, 2023

Elizabeth Gale “Lizz” Nation, age 46, Mound City, Kan., passed away Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023.  She was born on Sept. 18, 1976, in Butler, Mo., the daughter of Arthur Leroy Terry and Barbara Elaine Troth. She graduated from Hume High School in the Class of 1995. Lizz and Michael Nation were united in marriage on Feb. 8, 1997, in Pleasanton, Kan. She was employed at Farmers and Merchants Bank.  While employed, she was voted the Best Teller of Linn County numerous times.  Lizz was also a very successful Scentsy dealer.  She was a member of the Mound City Christian Church. She liked to crochet and collected many different kinds of animals. 

She was preceded in death by her father, Art Terry; stepfather, LeRoy Daniel; and a sister, Colette Fillpot. Lizz is survived  by her husband, Michael; mother, Barbara Daniel; two sons, Brett Nation and wife, Azia, and Chad Nation; a brother, Dwight Terry and wife, Sabrina; a granddaughter, Genevieve;  and parents-in-law, Danny and Linda Nation.

Lizz was given more than her fair share of crosses to bear during her life. In spite of this, she always maintained a great attitude toward life and was able to remain at peace.   

Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 18, 2023 at the Mound City Christian Church. Burial will be in the Curry Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel.  Memorial contributions are suggested to Care to Share or the Linn County Fair. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.