Nancy H. (Hons) Doverspike

Nancy Hons Doverspike, born February 24, 1966, passed away in Brockton, MA on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at the age of 59. 

Nancy was born in Dallas, TX to Alvin James Hons and Carol Anne Hons (née Koch) and spent her childhood / early adulthood in Dallas (South Garland High School) and Houston (Heights area) before moving to the Boston area in 2002. Known for her kind heart and strong spirit, Nancy formed many lasting friendships in Brockton and maintained close ties with her Texas friends through social media. A devoted animal lover, Nancy had a special place in her heart for creatures of all kinds. She also had a creative spirit, with a knack for crafts and hobbies that she joyfully shared with her family and friends, bringing warmth and beauty into their lives.

She was preceded in death by her father, Alvin J. Hons; her uncles, Robert Metcalf and Robert Koch; her aunt Mary Teresa Koch; and her cousin Michael Koch.

Nancy is survived by her mother, Carol Hons Wood (Koch); her daughter, Mysti (Doverspike) Adams and son-in-law, Robert Adams; her granddaughter, Juliette Adams; her sister, Debra (Hons) Walsh and brother-in-law, John Walsh; her nephews, Christopher Wilbanks and Jacob Walsh. 

She is also survived by beloved aunts, uncles, and first cousins: Frank E. Hons and wife, Margaret, and their daughters, Margaret (Hons) Dryer and Pamela (Hons) King; Cathy (Hons) Metcalf, and her sons, Travis Metcalf and Kevin Metcalf; William Koch, and his wife Marylyn, their sons, Timothy Koch, and Patrick (Amanda) Koch.

Nancy was diagnosed when she was nine years old with Type 1 Juvenile Diabetes on May 14, 1975; she overcame those challenges for almost 50 years, remaining actively engaged in fundraising efforts with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (now Breakthrough T1D) throughout her life.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Nancy’s honor to Breakthrough T1D (formerly Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) at: Breakthrough T1D (Formerly JDRF), PO Box 5042, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5042 or online at  www.breakthroughT1D.org.

Nancy’s sense-of-humor, strong faith, and kind-heartedness touched many lives, and her memory will live on in all who knew and loved her.   

Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.  Amen.

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