Obituary of Nancy Jane Hoyler

Nancy Jane Phillips-Hoyler, 92, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents Joe and Uta Jane Findley; first husband Harvey Eugene Phillips Sr.; second husband Will Hoyler; brothers Tom Findley, Hugh Findley Jr.; and sister Betty Crockett. Left to cherish Nancy’s memory are her sons Gene Phillips, Matt Phillips and wife, Daphne, Alvah Phillips and wife, Kim; daughter Cassy Shaukat and husband, Aamer; grandchildren Chelsea, Madeline, Gabrielle, Jonah, and Alia; nieces Melissa and Beverly, and a host of other dear family and friends. Nancy was a loving mother of four and grandmother of five. She adored children and enjoyed working as a kindergarten teacher for over 30 years. Nancy loved to sing and was gifted vocally; she was a classically trained soprano who performed in musical theater, opera and choral music, appearing both in Vienna and at Carnegie Hall. Nancy performed with the Houston Masterworks, Bay Area Chorus, and the McGinnis Singers. For several years she also led the choir at Sagemont Presbyterian Church and later the Country Place Singers. Nancy had a passion for traveling to such places as France, Vienna, and Italy. She loved learning and speaking the French language, and she was an avid reader of classic and modern literature. Always ready for an adventure, Nancy started skiing after the age of 50. Nancy will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Services for Nancy will be held on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Clayton Funeral Home, 5530 West Broadway, Pearland, Texas. Visitation is scheduled from 1:30 – 3:00 pm. The memorial service will follow at 3:00 pm, with Chaplain Jerry Stark officiating.