Nancy Lee Underhill passed away November 20, 2025 at the age of 81. Predeceased by her parents Albert and LaVilla “Billie” Underhill. Survived by her; sisters Linda (Wayne Swieki) Underhill, Pam (Daryl Remein) Underhill, Alfreda (Joseph) Meyers; niece Jennifer (Peter) Storelli, nephew Jason (Tiffany) Stollery; grandnephews Frank, Peter Jr., Dustin, Joey Storelli, grandnieces Billie Stollery, Anna Storelli, Angie Storelli, Eboni Perry; adopted daughter Rita Workman and numerous great-nieces and nephews; many cousins and friends.
Nancy was one of the kindest souls we have ever known – the kind of person who would do anything for anyone. She had a heart that seemed to stretch endlessly toward her family, friends and the people she cared for. She was dreamer, thinker, an entrepreneur, and someone who saw possibility long before the rest of us did.
In 1981 she had a vision – a family-owned Nursing Agency run with heart, fairness and compassion. She asked her cousin Penney to join her, and with nothing but determination and a classified ad recruiting nurses, TLC was born. Nancy insisted on excellent wages and a respectful environment, long before those ideas were common. She dreamed big and inspired all of us to do the same resulting in a contract with Monroe County Dept. of Health under whose governance the health care needs of the community were provided.
Nancy was the “thinker”, and her family and wonderful employees were the “doers.” Together with love, hard work, and her endless stream of ideas we built TLC into the largest licensed nursing agency in the county, and likely in the state. From caring for patients in their homes to staffing 22 nursing homes, our little “Mom and Pop” dream became, in her own way, a small empire.
Nancy was loved by everyone who knew her. She was generous, determined, funny and at times, delightfully unconventional. She will never be forgotten.
May she rest in peace, knowing she made a difference in our family, our community and in the countless lives she touched.
The family would like to thank the staff of The Homestead Nursing Home in Penn Yan, NY where she spent the last months of her life. The staff cared for Nancy with compassion, dignity and respect. Their kindness for Nancy and our family restored our faith in the healthcare system.
Family and friends may call at Richard Keenan Funeral Home, 7501 Pittsford Palmyra Road, Fairport, NY 14450 on Sunday November 30, 2025 from 1pm to 4 pm. Her funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church, 115 Maple Avenue, Victor, NY 14564 on Monday December 1, 2025 at 10AM . Internment will follow at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Victor, NY.
Friends and family are welcome to dress with sparkled attire in honor of Nancy’s delightfully, unconventional style.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Foodlink (Rochester NY), Lollypop Farm (Fairport NY) or a charity on one’s choice.
12 responses to “Underhill, Nancy L.”
So sorry to hear about the passing of this lovely woman. My condolences to the family.
So sorry for your loss of Nancy she was bigger than life its self and had a big heart to match. I am sure she is with her Mom and Dad. God Bless the family and you are in my prayers.
She was one of the sweetest and nicest people I ever knew. I will always remember her speeches at the TLC picnics.
I loved watching Nancy through the years, and climb the ranks from Attendant at Rochester State Hospital, to Registered Nurse, to the founder of TLC. This was her legacy for sure, and the family of nurses and caregivers was her goal. A special friend who will be missed.
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I knew Nancy when I was a very small child. She was kind to me and I never forgot that. 25 years later we worked together, she remembered me and she still treated me like I was the most important person in the world to her. A gifted Nurse and an extraordinary friend…Nancy truly made the world a better place.
many prayers to the Underhill family
Truely, God s helper on earth. I hope to meet her in heaven.
I had the pleasure of working with Nancy when she worked the Forensic Unit at RPC. She was so very compassionate and so full of energy. She was a ray of light for those who really needed it including myself. I have never forgotten her.
So sorry for your loss
Nancy touched the lives and made things better for a countless number of people. She truly cared for everyone and she loved to help anyone she could. She was an angel on earth and I know she is in paradise. She had such a big heart and she will be missed by so many. Rest easy beautiful soul.
Nancy and I were cousins growing up together. Loved going to the Underhill home! Laughter, fun, yummy food, happy pets surrounded us ..A caring family who would do anything to help others. Nancy carried these values thru her entire life. She will be missed by family and friends.. She certainly left her mark in the world of compassionate careforthosein need.
For many years I watched this lady love my friend, Jennifer fiercely. Later I joined the TLC team and had the honor of sharing her vision to bring respectful, quality care to every kind of person in Monroe county. I learned so much about Kindness, care and being yourself. I will always remember her sparkle tennis shoes in the office and her ✨️ boundless love for family. Rest sweetly, dear lady. My sincere sympathy to the entire family.