Nanette Blevins

Nanette Blevins, age 81, passed at home with her grandson Rocky Maniaci and granddaughter Jennifer Teets by her side July 26, 2026. Nanette was born to the late Guy Vanbuskirk and Pauline “Lotz” Vanbuskirk May 29, 1945. Nanette was preceded in death by her parents; husband Robert Blevins; and son, Douglas Tillman, as well as all her brothers and sisters, she was the second youngest of twelve siblings.

Nanette is survived by her daughter, Jacqueline Maniaci; stepchildren, Dan (Stacie) and Trina; 8 grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Nanette was a graduate of Kenton High School. She worked as a cook in the women’s prison, and as a waitress at the House of Hunan and Humpty Dumpty. Nanette practiced her Christian faith and attended different churches through her life. She was a former member of the Moose, Elks, Legion, and Eagles' clubs. Some of her favorite activities include playing bingo, bowling, and going to see lighthouses.

Nanette was quite the socialite and she loved going to Indian Lake. She would visit her friends and spent most of her time with her family. She was always the life of the party and always saw the good in people. Nanette was a blessing to be around, and will be deeply missed by all that knew her.

The arrangements are in the care of Affordable Cremation Services of Ohio. There will be no services per her request. Moments of remembrance may be left online at www.cremationservicesofohio.com.