Nancy J. Conklin

Nancy J. Conklin, age 89 of Glenville, WV departed this life in the evening hours of Monday, May 18, 2020 at the Mon General Hospital in Morgantown, WV following an brief illness.

She was born in Brooklyn, New York on August 1, 1930 to the late Edward J. and Ruth Friend Goebel.

Nancy was Catholic by faith and attended the Good Shepard Catholic church in Glenville. She worked in the service department of a Ford Dealership for many years and after retirement moved with her husband to West Virginia. Nancy and Russ enjoyed many years together camping, boating and traveling the United States.

On September 24, 1950 Nancy was united in marriage to Russell E. Conklin, who preceded her in death on February 27, 2009.

Their union proved fruitful with four children: Kathy (Frank) Ames of Tanner; Maureen Place of Naples, FL; Terry (Dave) Day of Portage, IN; Michael (Patrice) Conklin of Southhold, NY; and one brother, William E. Goebel of Florida.

Also surviving are here are eight grandchildren,  twelve great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many other wonderful family and friends.

Along with her husband and parents, Nancy is preceded in death by her grandson, Robin Ames and brother, Robert S. Goebel.

A private graveside service will be conducted at the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery on Thursday, May 28, 2020 with Father James DeVise officiating.

Once restriction have been lifted because of the Covid-19 pandemic, a Mass of Christian Burial service will take place at the Good Shepard Catholic Church at a later date.

Ellyson Mortuary, Inc is honored to assist the family of Nancy J. Conklin with arrangements.