Nancy C. Shipley Warmuth, 90, of Benwood, WV, died Sunday, June 19, 2016 at the Country Club Retirement Campus, Bellaire, OH.
She was born November 17, 1925 in Harrisburg, PA, a daughter of the late Rezin Davis and Catherine Boger Shipley.
Nancy was a graduate of Steelton High School, Steelton, PA, attended Southern Seminary in Buena Vista, VA, was a graduate of West Liberty State College with a degree in Dental Hygiene, and was retired from the Marshall County Health Department as a Dental Hygienist. She helped many children in the area regarding proper dental care in the school systems through the school programs. She was a member of the Pleasant Hills United Methodist Church, where she was a trustee and was active in the community on numerous boards including Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Northern Panhandle Head Start and the Marshall County Health Department, Marshall County Animal Rescue League, and Chairman of the National Organization on Disabilities and The Consumer Advisory Committee. Nancy is a member/inductee of the West Liberty University Wall of Honor. Nancy is noted as the first licensed female horse trainer in the State of WV.
In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Richard A. Warmuth in 2000, a brother; Fredrick Shipley and a sister; Virginia Shipley.
Nancy is survived by her children; Richard A. Warmuth, Jr. and his wife, Debra of Wheeling, Brian L. Warmuth and his wife, Rosemary Humway-Warmuth of Wheeling, 2 grandchildren; Davis Andrew Warmuth, Tamara Patrone and her husband John and a great grandson, Nicholas Patrone.
Friends will be received on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 from 2-4 and 6-8pm at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, Lutes and Kirby-Vance Chapel, 118 Grant Ave., Moundsville, WV, where services will be held on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at 11:00am with Rev. John Morrison officiating.
Entombment will follow at Halcyon Hills Memorial Gardens, Sherrard, WV.
Online condolences may be extended to the family at www.altmeyerfuneralhomes.com
Brian and Family:
Sorry to hear about your mother.
Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
With deepest condolences,
Pete & Erin Cuffaro
Wheeling, West Virginia
Brian, so sorry for your loss. I used to see your mom at Pleasant Hill Church when visiting home. She always had great stories about her dogs to share , and a warm smile for everyone.
Condolences on your loss.
Nancy, mother of one of my best friends, was always smiling, ALWAYS! She will forever be one of the best, warm-hearted people I have ever known.
Bill and I wish to express our sympathy to the family. Nancy was a special person.
My deepest sympathies to the family. I loved Nancy and respected Richard. Nancy was a great lady.
Prayers and sympathy on your loss.
We are very sorry for your loss. Almost 20 years ago, we were neighbors of Judge and Mrs. Warmuth. I sincerely hope you will enjoy this story. One of our daughters was selling girl scout cookies, and Mrs. Warmuth observed as our then 7 year old daughter went from house to house and continued to get rejected when she asked if anyone wanted to buy cookies. Mrs. Warmuth walked over to Jordan and began talking with her. Jordan told her that she only needed to sell 10 more boxes of cookies to get a certain prize. Mrs. Warmuth ordered the 10 boxes! When it came time to deliver the cookies, Jordan knocked on their door and was told by Judge Warmuth that Mrs. Warmuth was not there. She politely told the Judge that he owed her $30.00 for the case of cookies in her arms! I wish you could have seen the expression on Judge Warmuth’s face! Again, I hope you enjoy this memory. Mrs. Warmuth was a very special lady. We certainly enjoyed talking with her during our walks around Fort Clark.
So sorry for your loss
I was very saddened and sorry to read of Nancy’s passing in the paper. I knew her and her husband since the late 1950″s. I worked for Nancy right out of high school. She was a wonderful woman and I will remember her as someone special in my life.