Nancy Mary Ann Bitter, 79, of St. Louis, Missouri passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at Mercy South Hospital. Services for Nancy will be held at 10:15 am on Wednesday, April 8 at Mary Queen and Mother on 7601 Watson Road. Visitation will occur one hour prior to the service. Father Robertson will offer the Mass with burial at Calvary Cemetery where Nancy will be laid to rest next to her parents.
Nancy was born on May 2, 1946 in St. Louis and was the daughter of Herman and Dorothy Bitter. Nancy grew up in the St. Louis area, near Baden, and attended Our Lady of Mount Carmel elementary school and graduated from Laboure High School. She worked at Service Blue Print Company, Barnes Hospital in Accounts and Southern Commercial Bank in Accounts Payable and Administration. Nancy was a devoted daughter and shared her adult life caring for her mother until her mother’s passing.
Flowers and gardening were favorite hobbies along with spoiling her pet dogs over the years. Scrappy, Tootsie, and Grace, which were almost like her children. She truly loved every dog she owned and they loved her back.
Nancy sold her home and moved into Our Lady of Life about eight years ago. Unfortunately, she couldn’t bring a pet with her, but instead, she focused on building a family of friends at OLOL. Nancy was well known for her simple, strong faith and it was evident that she lived it from the many unsolicited comments her family received from the residents at OLOL. Her infectious smile and sense of humor endeared her to so many people. She took it upon herself to welcome all the newcomers and served on committees within the facility to help with activities and to suggest new things for the residence. Nancy’s favorite pastimes were playing cards and Bingo. However, some of her best days were spent visiting with friends while rocking on the porch.
Nancy is survived by a nephew, David Richter (Melanie ) of Mexico, Missouri and niece, Ann Foster (nee Richter) of Barnhart, MO; great nieces and nephew (Ann’s children) Becky (Roger) Cummings and Laura Foster, (David and Melanie’s children) Kate (John) Shaw and Steven Richter; and great-great nieces and nephews Miriam (Becky), Sophia (Laura), Pierce (Becky) , Bradley (Becky) and Jake, Cody and Brady (Kate).
Nancy loved the Lord, her family and friends. She enjoyed celebrating birthdays and special holidays at Ann’s house as well as participating in all the events at Our Lady of Life. She will always be remembered for her giving heart and her strong faith.
Nancy was a kind, familiar face at Our Lady of LIfe. My Dad (Steve) and I always enjoyed seeing her when we’d visit my grandma. Rest peacefully.
Goodbye my friend, I will see you on the other side.
I know you’ll be waiting to be my loving guide.
As you did in life, so you will do in the hereafter,
A lending hand, kind thoughts, so much laughter.
Deep concern and true feelings, that was you–
And you also meant so much to me too.
My tears will pass but not my love,
I wish you Peace as you watch over us from above.
Thank you for the joyous times and wonderful memories,
From your friends, always.
Nancy quickly became a good friend after I moved to OLOL a year ago. We played cards together once a week. I will cherish the beautiful St. Benedict cross she gave me, along with a hug, at a time when I was feeling overwhelmed. RIP Nancy
Pat Bueltmann
It was a pleasure to know Nancy, she was always kind and thoughtful of others.
Nancy, Good bye to a friend and a dedicated committee worker in the years we spent together at Immaculate Heart of Mary. May God Bless you and keep you, you were always a dedicated servant to Jesus and the Church.
Your friend in Jesus
Nancy was a vibrant member of Immaculate Heart of mary. Participating Faithfully in our church services our spiritual activities and social events. She always brought a smile on her face, a warmth in her heart and the love of God’s people. She was a model of her Christian faith and a giver of Acts of mercy and love again and again. Nancy will always be fondly remembered with love and appreciation.
Nancy was a wonderful friend with a loving heart and a person with a great sense of humor. We took a number of car trips across the country together over the years. We enjoyed these adventures together. She loved her pet dogs and enjoyed gardening and growing her plants and flowers. She was a shopper and enjoyed browsing through the stores. She loved taking bus trips to interesting places. Nancy had a great love for the Lord. She spent many hours in prayer. She was a good and trustworthy friend. She will be greatly missed.