HAMILTON - Nanci J Agee, 79, died from extended illness August 10, 2022 at her home at BeeHive
Homes of Hamilton. She was born October 20, 1942, and grew up Westchester, CA, the daughter of Bert
Lilburn and Alma (Conover) Lilburn.
Nanci graduated from Westchester High School, Class of 1960. During her youth, she was a talented
member of the Westchester Lariats Touring Dance Group. During her time with them, Nanci travelled all
across the United States and Canada performing during the summer months in the late 50's and 60's.
In 1963, Nanci was married and had two children. Several years later she divorced and eventually met
and married, James Roger, "Jim" Agee. They settled in Thousand Oaks, CA. in 1977. Nanci was devoted
to her family and was closely involved with all their activities. She started a Latch Key Program for
Meadows Elementary school in 1978, where her children attended. She was also involved with and
organized many fundraising operations and was the President of the local PTA for Westlake High School.
She was a dedicated and loving wife, mother and friend.
Her family was very close and created countless, wonderful memories together.
When Jim retired, they moved to the Bitterroot Valley in Montana, where Nanci began working as a
realtor. She became a Broker in 1996 and purchased Prudential Ranch & Land in Hamilton the following
year.
During her time in the Bitterroot Valley, Nanci was involved with several philanthropic groups, including
her Sorority, Beta Sigma Phi Montana Lambda Master Chapter, and the Bitterroot Valley Elks #1651,
where she was awarded Elk of the Year for 2019-2020.
Nanci was predeceased by her husband, Jim in 2016, her brother, Richard Lilburn and sister, Leslie
Lilburn. Nanci is survived by her sons, Robert Peratis and his wife, Stacy; Scott Peratis and his wife,
Shannon; Cole Agee; and daughter Amanda (Agee) Ziegler, and her husband, Larry. Ten grandchildren;
Alex Peratis, Amber McLaughlin, Angela Peratis, Zac Agee, Mason Agee, Natasha Ziegler-Boberg, Corrine
Ziegler, Vicki Johnson, Emma Johnson, and Miles Peratis; Four great grandchildren; Michelle Barrera,
Ethan Barrera, Gabriel Peratis, and Lydia Agee; One brother, Stephen Lilburn, and Two sisters, Lori
Lilburn and her wife, Carrie Gregory, and Claire Antista.
Nanci was loved and appreciated. She will be greatly missed by those that knew her.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, September 24 th from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm at the Elks Lodge
at 203 State St, Hamilton, MT. Anyone wishing to attend is welcome to join in the celebration with
family and friends, as we remember the life of Nanci Agee.