Nancy Jane Templeton

Nancy Jane Templeton, 60, a devoted mother and passionate educator died unexpectedly on Saturday, May 16 in Orlando, Florida. She was a self-employed tutor and a nanny. Prior to that, she was a reading specialist and teacher of exceptional students. Nancy was a native of Goshen, New York, where she grew up and lived until receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Economics from the State University of New York at Oneonta. She moved to Central Florida in 1984 and earned a Master’s Degree in Exceptional Education with a specialty in Autism Spectrum Disorders from the University of Central Florida in 2015. Nancy was a compassionate advocate for people with disabilities. She loved mentoring and tutoring children and young adults. Nancy was known for her big heart and made friends with everyone she met. She had a way of making those around her feel loved at all times and her sense of humor kept family and friends laughing, even when times were tough. She fulfilled her life’s purpose of being a mother and poured her heart and soul into her children. Nancy was always the first person to reach out and help her family, friends, and neighbors. She was creative, resourceful, and excelled at home improvement projects. Nancy enjoyed cycling, painting, volunteering in the Orlando community, and walking her granddog Max. Nancy is survived by her four children: her triplets, Matthew, Claire, and Gregory Johnson and a daughter, Erika Strobel as well as a grandson, Tyler. She is also survived by her sisters Dale Templeton (Ray McInerney), and Colleen Ryan (Paul), her two brothers, Jim Templeton and David Templeton (Maura). Nancy is also survived by three half-brothers Warren, Bruce, and Keith Templeton and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews and her partner, Tom DeLeon. She was predeceased by her parents, Warren and Catherine Jane Templeton and a half-brother, David Gary Templeton. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made in Nancy’s name to the Autism Society of Greater Orlando or One Heart for Women and Children in Orlando. Condolences can be sent to the family at 1020 East Michigan St. Apt. B Orlando, Fl 32806.

Nancy Jane Templeton

December 13, 1959 - May 16, 2020