Nancy Catherine (Bleistine) Waits
August 17, 1946 - August 5, 2026
Nancy Catherine (Bleistine) Waits, age 79, of Dover, DE and Atlanta, GA, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
Born in Wilmington, DE on August 17, 1946, she was a daughter of the late George H. and Frances Elizabeth (Murdock) Bleistine. Nancy was a graduate of St. James High School and then attended Lady of Lourdes Nursing School to pursue her nursing degree. She spent 29 years of her career working in Northside Hospital in Atlanta as a respected and well-loved nurse manager. After marrying Dr. Edward Waits in 1990, Nancy worked for his Bariatric and General Surgery practice until her retirement.
A talented potter, Nancy enjoyed working with ceramics, creating beautiful pieces that her family members cherished. Her greatest joy was traveling, whether she was visiting a U.S. city or exploring a foreign country. In her spare time, Nancy enjoyed working estate sales. Nancy will always be remembered for her kindness and compassion for those she loved.
In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her husband of over 20 years, Dr. Edward Waits; and her brother, Thomas Henry Bleistine. She is survived by her siblings, Carol Bleistine (Beth Dellow), Peggy Irby (Alan Irby), Joan Marcus (Bob), and George T. Bleistine (Nancee); and many nieces and nephews and grand-nieces and nephews, who were a source of joy in her life.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am until 11 am on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Kingswood United Methodist Church, 300 Marrows Road, Newark, DE, where a celebration of life will begin at 11 am. Inurnment will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Nancy’s memory to the Colette W. Bleistine Paying It Forward Foundation, 537 Stonehaven Drive, Townsend, DE 19734 or by Venmo to @CWBPIFF.
McCarron’s
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
amalie rodek
Dear George & Pastor Nancee I am so sorry for your loss. Your sister sounds like a wonderful person who helped lots of people during her life I wish I had known her. May her passing though sad be a joy to your family knowing she is now at peace with God. Our prayers are with you 🙏 Amalie and Joe Rodek
Mel and Chuck
In life you meet all kinds of people, but if you are lucky enough, you may meet someone truly special.
We moved next door to Allen and Peg and became neighborly, then became friends, then we find out we had a bonus neighbor in Nancy.
From the moment we first met Nancy we knew she was someone special. Her laugh was infectious, her smile would light the room and her compassion was immeasurable. Although the time we knew Nancy was short, we made memories with her that will last a lifetime.
Thank You Nancy for being our friend.
To Nancy’s family
We are so sorry for your loss and our thought and prayers are with you.
Melanie and Chuck Wilson
Michelle Williams
So very sorry for your loss, my prayer for the family will continue.
The Williams Family
Dennis Turk
George and Nancee , My deepest regrets ,I will add her to my prayer list Dennis
Rosalie Lukens
So sorry to hear of her passing. George, you and her family are in my prayers