Nancy Elizabeth Parsons, 55, of South Charleston, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2003 at home of an extended illness of cancer.
She was the daughter of the late Everette H. and Ruth C. Eplin.
Nancy is a former member of Alum Creek Independent Missionary Baptist Church and had recently attended Twin City Bible Church in Nitro. As a teenager, Nancy was saved at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Kanawha City, and faithfully served the Lord thereafter. Over the years, she served as Sunday School teacher, church secretary and junior church leader at various churches that she attended. She most loved serving in hospital ministry and sharing the gospel and messages of hope.
Her working career consisted of 32 years at Columbia Gas and fifteen months at Charleston National Bank (presently Bank One).
She is survived by her husband, Charles H. “Buddy” Parsons; and two brothers, John E. Eplin and his wife Kay; Albert O. Eplin and his wife, Janice all of South Charleston. She is also survived by one niece Sheri Lanier and her husband, Daniel and their two children Cory Hunter and Cole Logan of South Charleston; and one nephew Tom Elplin and his wife, Annette of Brunswick, Georgia.
Friends may call on Monday, June 2, 2003 from 6 to 9 PM at the Alum Creek Independent Missionary Baptist Church. Service will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, June 3, 2003 at the church with Pastor Frank Chapman, along with Pastor Bill Egerdahl and Youth Pastor Scott Bandy of Twin City Bible Church officiating. Mr. Tom Parsons of Alum Creek will be singing.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests a donation to the Ronald McDonald House in Charleston.
Entombment will be at Graceland Memorial Park in South Charleston. Curry Funeral Home of Alum Creek is in charge of arrangements.