Nancy Ann Behrens

Nancy Ann Behrens, age 74, passed away on December 28, 2023 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL after a hard fought battle with ALS. She was born in Charleston, SC on April 29, 1949, to her mother Nellie Ann and late father John Henry Behrens.

Nancy moved to Hialeah in 1952 attending Mae M. Walters Elementary, Henry H. Filer Middle, Hialeah High (class of ’67), Miami Dade Community College, and FIU.

Nancy began her career at Eastern Airlines in cargo sales. Later on, she pursued her passion for golf and worked at Craft-Zavichas Golf School in Colorado and Butternut Creek Golf Course in Georgia.

In her free time, Nancy enjoyed spending time with her beloved animals, especially her cherished companion, Lil' Girl. She was an avid golfer and found joy in playing the sport. Nancy also had a love for music and dancing, and she enjoyed cooking as well as watching golf and football.

Nancy is survived by her mother Nellie Ann, and her siblings Janelle C., Deborah L., John H. Jr (Marsha), and Christian E. (Elizabeth). She will be deeply missed by her nieces and nephews, Anne L. (Robbie) Cook, Kyle McMillan, Christian E. Jr., Jordan E. (Steven) November, John Henry III. (Nat), Paul L., and Stephen R. (Leomaris), as well as her great nieces and nephews, Joseph, Dylan, Savannah, Emery, Ava, and Benjamin.

The family would like to thank Nova ALS clinic and Trilogy Home Healthcare for their care during her final days.

In honor of Nancy's love for animals, contributions can be made to your favorite animal rescue organization. She truly had a heart for animals and would appreciate any support given in her honor.

Nancy Ann Behrens will be remembered for her vibrant spirit, love for animals, and her passion for golf. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all those whose lives she touched leaving behind cherished memories to last a lifetime.  Nancy would not say this is good-bye but “Happy Trails until we meet again”.

May she rest in peace.