Nancy C. Forrister

Nancy Catherine (Tousignant) Forrister, 94, of Martinton, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025. She was born December 13, 1930 in New Haven, Illinois the daughter of John and Velma Smith. She was a homemaker and cook. Nancy supported the Gospel and the Awakening Journey Ministries in outreach to widows and orphans over seas. She was a member of the Church of God Worship Center and enjoyed bible study. She loved cooking, reading, and writing short stories. Nancy is survived by her children, Steve (Nancy) Tousignant of Kentucky, Jim (Kim) Tousignant of Kentucky, Dan (Jil) Tousignant of Texas, Linda (James) Lundmark of Illinois, Sharon Hanock of Arkansas, and Angela Colomberti of Florida; brother, Robert Smith of Illinois; sisters-in-law, Audry Smith and Bonnie Smith; 12 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, and 7 great great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Tousignant and husband, Bob Forrister; her parents and brothers, Noel Smith and Russell Smith. Services were private. Memorials may be made to Iroquois County Hospice Organziation or Awakening Journey Ministires. The amazing team of caregivers at the Iroquois County Hospice Organziation were such a blessing to Nancy and her family in her final months of life. The family wishes to extend their deepest appreciation to all of the team. Awakening Journey Ministries provides outreach to widows and orphans in impoverished areas over seas.