Nancy Eileen “Nanny” Shaner, 85, formerly of Altoona, died late Wednesday evening, Oct. 11, 2023, at Gainesville Health & Rehab Center, Gainesville, Va. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Edward J. and Hazel O. (Wombacher) Mitchell.
She married Paul S. “Pal” Shaner in 1956 in Altoona. He preceded her in death on Jan. 22, 1992.
Surviving are her son, Michael W. Shaner (Kelly) of Remington, Va.; two grandchildren: grandson, Aaron M. Shaner (Brittany) of Chesapeake, Va., and grandson, Brandt C. “Cody” Shaner (Paola) of Spotsylvania, Va.; three great-grandchildren: great granddaughter, Alaina V. Shaner; and great-grandson, Mikah P. Shaner of Spotsylvania, Va.; and great-granddaughter, Aariona C. Shaner of Chesapeake, Va.; two brothers-in-law, John A. “Jack” Shaner and David B. Shaner of Altoona; and her former daughter-in-law, Melanie K. Shaner of Montross, Va.
Nancy was preceded in death by two daughters, Tana Marie Shaner and Francis Joleen Shaner; a son, Kevin Paul Shaner; and a sister, Shirley Joleen Mitchell in 1974.
Mrs. Shaner was a member of Faith Baptist Church, Altoona.
She was employed as a certified nurse assistant and private duty caregiver for many years. She had also been an Avon representative for many years.
Nancy enjoyed trout fishing, and trips to the casinos, but she especially enjoyed spending time with her son, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She also greatly enjoyed caring for her numerous adopted cats.
Nancy was an avid Bunko player with several neighborhood ladies.
Friends will be received from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, at Myers-Somers Funeral Home Inc., 501 Sixth Ave., Altoona, where a memorial service will be held at noon with Pastor Gary G. Dull officiating.
Inurnment will be made at Calvary Cemetery, Altoona.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations please be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; or Shriners Hospitals for Children, P.O. Box 947765, Atlanta, GA 30394.
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