Roll Call Tribute

Nancy M. (New) Jahns 

March 5, 1966 - March 11, 2025 

Nancy New Jahns, 59, joined her Heavenly Father on March 11, 2025, after a brief battle with cancer. She left this earth while at home and surrounded by her children, husband and the thoughts and prayers of the multitudes she touched. Nancy was born March 5, 1966 to Jack and Katherine New in Seymour, Texas. Early in life Nancy and her family settled into the Seguin, Texas area and her childhood saw lifelong friendships and a strong work ethic take root.

Nancy had a passion for learning from a young age and was a master seamstress and cook ever since. While in high school she also began dating her friend, Ryan, when he was 16 and she was 15, and from the start everyone could see the love between them was the kind that would last. During this period of her life, she also came to know Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and developed a deep personal relationship with Him. Nancy’s love of the Lord continued through her entire life and made an impact on all who knew her.

After graduating college from Texas A&M University, she married Ryan and they moved to Brenham, Texas. Here, she became a first-grade teacher. She quickly became a positive influence for many as she taught and supported countless students and other teachers. She worked in many classes, grades, schools, and programs over the course of decades of service. Most recently, she was the Administrator of First Baptist Church School, and here her skills continued to shine. This school, the teachers, and the kids were such a source of joy for her. It was her desire to provide an excellent education to as many students as possible, while sharing the Gospel with them constantly.

Nancy was a member of Brenham’s First Baptist Church for over 30 years and faithfully served in various areas of the church. She especially loved working with the student ministry and taught and hosted various small groups and Sunday school classes over the years.

Nancy was a very humble person and was quick to sweep any accolades under the rug, although she had many. Her biggest goal in life was pointing people towards Christ, which she did daily in a variety of ways. She truly had a servant’s heart and was the first to make a meal, clean a house, or call to check on someone. She made every person she met feel so special by never forgetting to slow down and be intentional with everyone.

Nancy was never afraid of death, as her faith gave her confidence that her life on earth would not be the end. She would want every person reading this to be able to have that same confidence.

Nancy is survived by her husband, Ryan Paul Jahns and children/children-in laws Jill and Andrew Probasco of Houston, Ty and Macy Jahns of Brenham, Meg and Roy Cervantes of Lewisville, and Todd and Molly Jahns of Fort Worth; grandchildren, Rowen Jahns, Maren Jahns, Hayden Jahns, Elias Cervantes, and Jesse Jahns; her mother, Katherine New and sisters Linda Corporon, Molly Mast, and Katelyn New. She is preceded in death by her beloved father, Jack New, and her grandparents.

To honor her memory, there will be a visitation service on Friday, March 21st from 5-7pm at First Baptist Church in Brenham (2715 South Market Street). A Celebration of Life Service will be Saturday, March 22nd at 11am at First Baptist Church School (302 Pahl Street) with a reception to follow. Prior to her passing, she requested that no one wear black, as she wanted this to be a celebration of her getting to go home to Jesus.