Nancy Perault Harker, 52, of Port Charlotte, Fla., passed away peacefully Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, with her family by her side at her home in Port Charlotte.

She was born Aug. 28, 1960, in Toledo, Ohio.

Nancy was an avid animal lover, and especially loved her dog, Jazz. She was a wonderful daughter, mother, grandmother and friend; she will be missed very much by all who loved and knew her.

Nancy is survived by her loving children, including her daughters, Manda (George) DeWald and Michelle (Jak) Shultz; and son Michael Force, all of Indiana; along with her mother, Donna Perault of North Port, Fla.; three sisters, Joann (Hank) Dennison of Port Charlotte, Hope Summey of North Port, and Vickie Coburn of Sturgis, Mich.; two brothers, Mike (Nancy) Perrault of Westland, Mich., and Chris (Donna) Perrault of Burr Oak, Mich.; three grandchildren, Bailey, Gage and Ember; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews; and many friends, including Jim Wetzel, Randy Puthoff and Monte Harker and their families. She was preceded in death by her father, John Perault; and grandparents, Russell and Doretta Byron.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date by the family. Friends may visit online at www.robersonfh.com to sign the memory book and extend condolences to the family.

Arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Home & Crematory, Port Charlotte Chapel.