Nancy Buck, beloved resident of Norman, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on January 31, 1940, in Ada, Oklahoma to Lander “Lightning” and Zelma (Tallentt) Hagar, Nancy’s life was a vibrant tapestry woven with love, dedication and spirited passions.
Visitation will be from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Kiesau-Lee Funeral Home, 2500 W. Modelle Ave., Clinton, OK. Family will greet friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Funeral services will begin at 2:00 pm, Friday, April 10, 2026, at the Randy Kiesau Chapel, located in Kiesau-Lee Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Clinton Cemetery A proud graduate of Norman High School in 1958, Nancy continued her education by earning an associate’s degree from the University of Oklahoma.
Her life was defined by devotion, quiet strength and unwavering love, with a heart forever anchored in her family. She married Wayne Buck, on July 8, 1960, in Norman, Oklahoma. A union built on partnership, laughter and a shared commitment to the people they cherished most.
Her commit-ment to community and friendship through her 50+ year membership with the Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority, Delta Kappa Chapter in Norman and the Beta Psi Chapter, of Clinton, was a sisterhood she cherished deeply. Nancy’s generous heart extended beyond her circle as a devoted contributor to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, embodying kindness and compassion.
Nancy’s social spirit shone brightly through her involvement in the Red Hat Society, where laughter, fun and friendship were enjoyed. An avid sports enthusiast, she not only played and coached softball but also enjoyed watching baseball, basketball, football and softball. Remarkably, until 2016, she continued to bowl on multiple women’s bowling leagues. Her favorite pastime was watching her grandsons play sports and rodeo.
Whether fishing or expressing her creativity through drawing and painting, Nancy embraced life’s joy with open arms. Her culinary talents brought warmth, comfort and full bellies to family and friends alike, specializing in hearty favorites such as roast gravy, chicken fried steak, fried chicken, meatloaf and generously prepared weekend breakfast that gathered loved ones around the table.
A collector of unique canes and lover of the outdoors, Nancy’s fish display was a reflection of her appreciation for beauty in the everyday. Her legacy is one of vibrant energy, generosity and a deep love for simple pleasures that made every day meaningful.
Nancy is survived by her daughters, Kim Buck of Norman and Caren Denney and husband John of Clinton; grandchildren, Brady Denney and Kayla Anderson of Clinton; Dalton Denney and wife Katelyn of Woodward; great grandchildren, Cambree Denney, Wrenley Denney, Briar Denney, Eli Anderson and Laney Anderson; sister-inlaw Noella Haynes of Houston; niece Melinda Hemphill and nephew Curtis Hagar.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Buck; parents, Lander and Zelma Hagar and brother Roger Hagar.
Nancy Buck’s life was a celebration of heart and spirit-one that touched all that knew her with warmth, laughter and unwavering devotion. She leaves behind memories that will be treasured and a story that will continue to inspire.