Our precious and adored mother, grandmother, and friend, Gaynell Kay Nary, 84, of Charleston passed away peacefully in her sleep Monday, October 30, 2023, at Hubbard Hospice House after a long and courageous fight.
Gaynell was a 1957 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School in Beckley WV. Gaynell retired from her 26-year career in November of 1997 as Branch Manager from United Bank.
She was preceded in death by her parents John and Thelma Tyree, husband, Charles “Tommy” Nary and sister, Myra Kinder.
Gaynell is survived by her daughter Pam (Stacy) Loftis of Charleston; granddaughter, Brandie (Shane) Richardson of Charleston; great grandchildren, Fenton Nary, Olivia Richardson, and Anna Richardson all of Charleston; stepdaughter, Joanne Braswell of Plano, TX; and her chosen daughter, and family, whom she loved as her own, Teresa (Skee) Barley, Erica Smith and Ian (Kelsey) Barley all of Beckley. She is survived by many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home with Chaplain Skee Barley and Pastor Dwight McClure officiating. Friends may visit with the family one hour prior starting at 12:00.