Nancy Ann McClure

Nancy Ann Edens McClure, 73, of Winfield, WV went to heaven on September 22, 2014 after a short illness. Nancy was born at home in Charleston on June 12, 1941 to the late Elmer Vinson and Kathryn Phoebe Koontz Edens. She was also preceded in death by her dear husband, David Lee McClure and much loved brother, Larry Edens. Nancy graduated from Winfield High School in 1959 and received both her under graduate and graduate degrees in Education from Marshall University. She married the love of her life, the late David Lee McClure on December 17, 1960. Nancy accepted the Lord Jesus as her savior and was baptized many years ago. She served the Lord quietly and meekly by living and walking the Christian faith. Nancy wholeheartedly nurtured her family and deferred her dreams of becoming a teacher until after her children were raised. She then served her students, teaching History, Sociology and Economics at Winfield High with great devotion working many nights until midnight. She loved history and young people. One of the students favorite activities was her soup kitchen line. Mom always wanted her students to understand that, “Those that fail to learn from history, are doomed to repeat it.” Winston Churchill. Upon retirement, Nancy and David enjoyed traveling and building their dream home together on her home place. She affectionately called it an old hillside farm. Nancy and her family with help from special friends led by Fred Sowards worked to rebuild the farm. Nancy enjoyed the tranquility of her home surrounded by her birds, turkeys and deer. She was a lifelong lover of reading and learning until the end of her days. Nancy is survived by her devoted daughter and son-in-law, Lee Ann and Gregg Barnett of Scott Depot; her beloved son and daughter-in-law, David J. and Annett McClure of Elkview; her granddaughter, Kerri Barnett Templeton and husband Eric S. Templeton of Scott Depot, Katie Barnett of Scott Depot and Grace McClure of Elkview, her grandson, Luke McClure of Elkview; two great grandchildren, Hadley and Liam Templeton of Scott Depot; loving sister, Barbara Edens of Hurricane; nieces, Penny Gritt Goff and husband Matt of Eleanor and Sherri Edens Bradley of Melbourne, Florida. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm Thursday, September 25, 2014 at Chapman Funeral Home, Teays Valley. Private burial will take place in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Curtis Price Drive, Charleston, WV 25311, which provided angelic loving care to Nancy or to Special Olympics, 1206 Virginia Street, E., Suite 100, Charleston, WV 25301 an organization near and dear to our family in honor of our beloved and belated Candy Ann McClure, David’s special sister. Special thanks to CAMC Teays Valley, Health South, St. Mary’s Hospital and Hubbard Hospice House. You may share memories or condolences with the family at www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com Chapman Funeral Home, family owned and located at 3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane is honored to serve the McClure family

Nancy Ann McClure

June 12, 1941 - September 22, 2014