Nancy (McElroy) Gongola Jepson, 86, of Hurricane WV, formerly of McMechen, WV, passed away Friday, March 29, 2019, with her children by her side.
She was born February 3, 1933, in Glen Dale, WV, daughter of the late Smith W. and Luzerne (DuBois) McElroy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Anthony H. Gongola, and Larry Jepson, brother, Donald McElroy and stepson, Jay Jepson.
She was a graduate of Union High School in 1950, she worked as a secretary for the Marshall County Schools for 25 years. Nancy was a life member of the Benwood/McMechen United Methodist Church where she was the organist for over 50 years at her churches, as well as church treasurer and was active on multiple church committees, member of the Forrest-Burdette United Methodist Church in Hurricane, WV member of the Wheeling lady Elks and West Virginia Association of Retired Service Employees. She cherished her friendship with a card playing group of women friends from Wheeling for over 50 years.
Surviving are her son, Anthony “Smitty” Gongola of New Martinsville, WV; two daughters, Jeanne Ellen Compeau of Dunnellon, FL and Sheryl Brown of Hurricane, WV; three stepchildren, Darren H. Jepson of TN, Lauren H. Higdon and husband, Mike, of TN and Eric S. Jepson of St. Clairsville, OH; grandchildren, Allison Brown, Michael Brown and fiancé, Ciara, Christopher and wife Kelsey Brown, Troy Compeau; Step granddaughter, Jessica Higdon; great-grandchildren, Patrick, Atticus, and twins, Adalyn and Lillian; sister, Carolyn Ericsson and her sons, Jack and his family of Texas and Tim of FL and multiple sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews of the Gongola family.
Friends will be received Tuesday, April 2, 2019, from 11 am until time of services at 1:30 pm at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Benwood/McMechen Chapel, 214 Marshall Street, McMechen, with Pastor April Forkey officiating.
Interment will follow in Halcyon Hills Memorial Park Mausoleum, Sherrard, WV.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.altmeyerfuneralhomes.com
Nancy (McElroy) Gongola Jepson
February 3, 1933 - March 29, 2019
02/03/1933 - 03/29/2019
Past Services
Cemetery
Tuesday April 02, 2019
Visitation
Tuesday April 02, 2019
11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Benwood-McMechen Chapel
214 Marshall Street
McMechen, WV 26040
304-232-1710 | Directions
214 Marshall Street
McMechen, WV 26040
304-232-1710 | Directions
Service
Tuesday April 02, 2019
1:30 pm
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Benwood-McMechen Chapel
214 Marshall Street
McMechen, WV 26040
304-232-1710 | Directions
214 Marshall Street
McMechen, WV 26040
304-232-1710 | Directions
My deepest condolences to your family. I was a member of the card club with Nancy. We always had such a nice time. Sometimes we talked more than we played, but friendship was always important. We have lost a wonderful, caring woman who is on her next journey.
All of my love,
My memories of Nancy will always be filled with her work at the Organ at Benwood McMechen UMC. It was always a joy to listen to her play. What a sweet woman who never took offense.
Remembered fondly…….Dear Sheri, Jeanne and Smitty. Your Mom was such a wonderful lady. I can remember being in awe of her as a high school boy and minding my P’s and Q’s while in her home. My thoughts are with you today, and I’m sorry I could not attend as I had to work. Prayers of Peace, Love and Healing!
Jeanne and family. I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mother was a beautiful and sweet lady. Prayers to the family.
You were blessed with a wonderful mother. I was fortunate enough to know her growing up and then our paths crossed when I started working at RESA. She was very helpful to me and so understanding when I would slip and call her Mrs. Gongola instead of Jepson. My prayers are with all of you.
So many good memories of Aunt Nancy especially hosting the Gongola Christmas party. We are so lucky to have a great family with so many
memories.
The Gongola’s were a tight knit family, I am so proud to be a part of the legacy. My heart goes out to Smitty, Sherry, Jeanne, and Caroline. Your Mom was so warm and welcoming. Peace to you and your families.
To my bestest cousins I ever had. I feel your loss. Your mom always made me feel at home at your house. Gosh, I miss those days! Love you guys and miss all of you. All my heart goes to you.
Deepest sympathies to Smitty, Sherrie, and Jeannie, as well as their families. Your mom is a part of many fond memories from my youth as she was a staple in the neighborhood. She was a kind, caring woman who will be missed by all who knew her. I pray that Nancy rests in peace and that her memory be eternal.
My deepest condolences to Nancy’s family. We shared many good times when she was married to Larry and he worked with my husband Tom Padden at Coronet Foods. Thoughts and prayers to all of you.