Nancy Lee Wilson

Nancy Lee Wilson, 53, a lifelong resident of Masontown, Pa., entered into the presence of her Lord on Tuesday, February 2, 2010, following a long battle with cancer. She had been lovingly cared for at the Henry Clay Villa in Markleysburg by her family and friends through the last stage of her illness. Born in Waynesburg, Pa. on Sept. 6, 1956, she was a beloved daughter of the late James W. Wilson, Sr. and Virginia (Rosie) Wilson. Also preceding her in death were a brother, James “Bimbo” Wilson, Jr.; a nephew Adam Wilson; sister-in-law, Becki Wilson; and her grandparents, Ralph and Garnet Wilson and John and Edith Rosie. A 1974 graduate of Albert Gallatin High School, she earned her Bachelor of Science and Nursing degrees from Penn State’s Fayette Campus and had been employed at WVU/Ruby Memorial Hospital as a registered nurse in the Cardiothoracic and Cardiac Stepdown Units. A faithful member of the Masontown Brethren Church, Nancy was active in the Women’s Missionary Society, and served as a Board Member and Camp Director of the Brethren Camp Peniel. She was a Charter member and past secretary of the Friendship Hill Association, member of the Masontown Centennial Committee, Friends of the Masontown Cemetery, Phi Kappa Psi Honor Society, and belonged to Board of Registered Nurses in both West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Left to cherish her memory are her sisters and brother; Pamela Smith and Daniel Wilson, both of Titusville, Fla., and Kathleen Dowdy of Sarver, Pa.; a niece, Julie Smith Zetkulic; five nephews, Scott Smith, Luke, Tyler and Samuel Dowdy and Tad Wilson; and three great-nephews. Nancy will be missed by her many special friends who were very dear to her heart. The family will receive friends in the Masontown Brethren Church on Sunday, February 7, 2010, from 1 – 2:00 P.M. A Memorial Service celebrating her life will begin at 2:00, with her brothers-in-law, Rev. Jonathan P. Dowdy and Rev. Don R. Smith officiating, assisted by her pastor, Rev. Stephen Cole. Private interment will be in Greendale Cemetery, Masontown. Services, which were delayed due to the inclement weather, have been rescheduled for this Sunday, February 21, 2010, in the Masontown Brethren Chuch. The family will receive friends from 1 – 2:00 P.M. The Memorial Service celebrating her life will begin at 2:00. Arrangements are in the care of the Richard R. Herod Funeral Home, Point Marion. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be offered to Camp Peniel Youth Scholarship Fund, % Masontown Brethren Church, 110 W. Church Street, Masontown, PA 15461.