Nancy A. Whiteman – 75 – of 12 Ransom St., Hornell, died early Sunday morning (September 2, 2012) at Rochester General Hospital, where she had been a patient for the past 5 days.
Born in Erie, PA on February 25, 1937, she was the daughter of Gerald & Elizabeth (Ranwand) Kepner.
Nancy grew up in the Canaseraga area and attended Canaseraga Central School. She has resided in Hornell for most of her adult life.
She had been employed as a production line worker for several years at the former Corbin Wood Products in Hornell and had also worked at the former Ontario Industries of Hornell and Birdseye Corporation in Avon, NY. She later was employed as a cook at the Sunset Restaurant.Nancy had been a member of the Arkport Methodist Church and was a former member of the Hornell Moose Lodge and the Hornell American Legion. She enjoyed working on crossword puzzles and was an avid NASCAR fan. She was deeply devoted to her family, especially her grandchildren.
She was married to Darrell Gardner who died in 1967 and later was married to Tom Whiteman who died in 1992. She was also preceded in death by her grandson, Joshua Tinsley who died in 1990; 1 great-grandson, Skyler Olds who died in 2001.
Surviving are 3 sons, Darrell Gardner of Hornell, Mike Gardner of Cohoes, NY & David (Lisa) Whiteman of Hornell; 2 daughters, Cheryl Olds of Hornell and Debi Gardner of Hornell; 1 brother, Alan “Dale” (Arlene) Kepner of Wellsville; 1 sister, Betty Jean (Terry) Clark of Cohoes, NY; 11 grandchildren, Katina (Robert) Fagnan, Nicholas Olds, Brett Gardner, Brandon Tinsley, Amanda Gardner, Christopher Gardner, Joe Whiteman, Heather (Curtis) Sanford, Jake Whiteman, Haley Whiteman & Robert Whiteman; 7 great-grandchildren, Alexus Fagnan, Alyssa Fagnan, Alaina Fagnan, Kaden Olds, Ethan Whiteman, Mykaily Whiteman & Kailien Sanford; several nieces & nephews.
The family of Nancy A. Whiteman will receive friends on Wednesday from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY, where funeral & committal services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday with Rev. Steve Jewell officiating. Burial will be in Rural Cemetery.
Nancy’s family request that memorial contributions in her name be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005. Memorial forms will be available at the Dagon Funeral Home.
Anyone who knew my mother, knows she was an amazing woman,mother, sister, aunt and friend, but most of all for me personally she was a wonderful grandmother to my children who love her dearly…thank you so much for blessing me with such a great person that I have the honor os calling my MOTHER…I love and miss you so much…RIP
One of the greatest memories of my childhood, was spending weekends with my Grandmother, enjoying are time together, and her delicious peaunut butter and jelly sandwiches she always made me. She was stern in her convictions in life and help teach me to always belive in youreself and stride for what you wanted in life no matter how large of an obstacle in front of you. She had battled for her life for years, and now is in a better place, all my love goes out to you, and I hope you look over all of us as you will never be forgotten and in our hearts forever….
MOM,
A face that is always on my mind,
A smile I have seen a million times,
Two eyes that would light up the sky at night,
One last battle you could not fight,
The day was long, then night then morn.
I knew that soon you would be gone,
I clasped your hand so warm in mine,
Soon we would be out of time,
To stay with us you fought so hard,
A million pieces went my heart,
Now a photo I look at to see your smile,
I keep your number on my speed dial,
A video I watch to hear your voice,
This I do…. I have no choice.,
But great memories I will always keep with me,
Your love in my heart for eternity,
I never got to say goodbye,
To understand why, I can but try,
Waiting in heaven from this moment on,
‘Till god asks you to bring me home