Billene June Nemec, 72, of Lincoln, changed her address on February 18, 2016 in Lincoln. Ret. A wonderful spirit, extraordinary artist, activist for local food, and the earth.
Known fondly as “Mother Market”. Her long time passion for great tasting – locally grown – food, grown and used by Nebraska’s families, farmers and ranchers, bakers and chefs. She was a Coordinator of the Buy Fresh Buy Local ® Nebraska Chapter, which embodied so much of what she was passionate about.
Family members blessed by her include her husband, Richard; son, Thomas Kelly; daughter, Raquel Kelly (Brian Wheeler); granddaughter, Lauren Wheeler; step-daughter, Nicole O’Connor; sister, Margaret Dorsey; nieces, nephews, Karen, Terry, Peggy and Bill. Preceded in death by parents William and Amelia.
Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday (2-23-16) Grace Lutheran Church, 2225 Washington. No Visitation.
Memorials to the family to be shared with local causes close to the heart of Billene.