Nancy Lee (Collins) Stell

Funeral services for Nancy Lee (Collins) Stell, of Hugo, Okla., will be held at 10 a.m. June 18, 2026 at Miller & Miller Funeral Home. Nancy passed away June 14, 2026, at the age of 81.

Nancy Lee (Collins) Stell was born on Nov. 17, 1944 in Hugo, Okla., the daughter of Ray Collins and Lois (Corn) Wilkins. She was preceded in death by her parents; stepfather, J.C. Wilkins; husband, Johnny B. Stell; brother, Hal Collins and sister, Raynell France.

Nancy was a lifelong resident of Choctaw County and grew up in the Grant, Hugo and Shoals communities. She worked in retail as a manager for most of her life. Nancy married her beloved husband, Johnny B. Stell, on Feb. 9, 1963 at the First Baptist Church in Paris, Texas. She enjoyed cooking, baking and cake decorating and loved being outdoors where she found so much peace and happiness. She also enjoyed bird watching, gardening, fishing and mowing and she took pride in caring for her surroundings. She also loved raising cattle, roosters and chickens. Nancy’s family was most important to her, and she treasured the bonds she shared with those closest to her. Nancy is survived by her son, Kevin Stell of Fort Worth, Texas; daughter, Gwendolyn Dawn Stell of Fort Worth; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, along with many other family members, friends and loved ones.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at Miller & Miller Funeral Home in Hugo.

Interment will follow the service at Shoals Cemetery with Colby Bryant officiating, under the direction of Miller & Miller Funeral Home.