Nancy Kallus

Nancy L. Kallus, age 64, of Leroy, passed away Sunday afternoon, June 2, 2019 at her residence. A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 7, 2019 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Timothy Vaverek officiating. Nancy was born January 12, 1955 in Waco, the daughter of the late Frank and Annie (Roessler) Schroeder. She was a 1973 graduate of West High School. On March 18, 1978 she was united in marriage to Larry Kallus in West. Larry preceded her in death on August 19, 2010. Nancy was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West. She was also a member of the SPJST Lodge. She worked for Baylor University for 24 years, most recently in the Philosophy Department. Nancy enjoyed crocheting, cooking, gardening, and taking care of animals, especially her cats. She loved spending time with her family and adored being with her grandkids. Survivors include her daughter, Jamie Jo Ruth and husband Shannon of Leroy; three sisters, Cecilia Soukup of Robinson, Mary Jane McClinchie of San Antonio, and Dianne Reed of Hallsburg; her grandchildren, Keri Jo Ruth and Justin Ruth; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Waco Humane Society or Fuzzy Friends.