Nancy Jean DeCoux, 62, of Owatonna, died Friday, January 31, 2020 at Good Samaritan Society, Albert Lea. She was born January 10, 1958 in Albert Lea the daughter of Sidney and Judith (Davis) Brown. Nancy graduated from Austin High School. She attended Riverland Community College to complete her education in nursing. On March 10, 1979 Nancy married William Emerick. The couple lived in Blooming Prairie for a short time before moving to Hayfield where they raised their family. Nancy worked as a Registered Nurse at Fieldcrest Nursing Home in Hayfield for 28 years. She completed her Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from Augsburg College in 2001. She retired as the Director of Nursing in 2006 due to health issues but kept her license active until the end of 2019. Nancy married Larry DeCoux in 2005 and they were later divorced. Nancy enjoyed many things in life including reading, bird watching, crossword puzzles, music and crafts. She played violin and piano and loved going to musicals. She enjoyed making wood crafts, jewelry and cards that she offered for sale. Nancy was a very giving person. She sponsored a young girl in the Philippines, donated food to the troops in Afghanistan and loved to knit hats that she donated as well. Most important in Nancy's life was her family and her faith; and don't forget how much she loved her cat, Capri and dog, Mali! She is survived by her children, Brian (and Laura) Emerick of Delaware, OH, Leah Emerick of Rochester, Alex Emerick of Dodge Center; grandchildren, Elyse and Caitlin Emerick, Aiden Emerick; parents, Sidney and Judith Brown of Austin; sisters, Beth (and Doug) Brown of South St. Paul, Sara Sayles of Austin; brother, Steve Brown of Elysian and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one nephew. Visitation will be at Michaelson Funeral Home on Wednesday from 4pm to 8pm and on Thursday from 10am to 11am. Memorial services will be held Thursday, February 6, 2020 at 11am at Michaelson Funeral Home with Reverend Coqui Conkey officiating. Memorials are preferred to American Diabetes Association or to the donor's choice.