Norma Jean Walton, 84, better known as Jean, best known as Nanny passed away on August 14 at the Hubbard Hospice House. She was born on July 10, 1934 the daughter of the late W. Price Kessler and Sybil Kessler, July 10, 1934-August 14, 2018.
Jean was born in Blue Ridge, Virginia and spent much of her adult life in West Virginia. She was an employee of the Bureau of Employment programs for twenty four years and retired as a Claims Deputy.
Jean was a faithful member of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church for twenty one years. Prior to joining St. Mark’s, Jean was a member of Johnson Memorial Church in Huntington, West Virginia beginning in 1948. Jean enjoyed attending church, being a member of the Mary Martha Circle and foyers groups, as well as spending time with dear friends.
Jean was incredibly charitable. She was a volunteer at the Ronald McDonald House for nineteen years. She also donated to charities that touched her heart the most like Disabled Veterans and the Humane Society.
Nanny was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her late husband Glen Walton and dearest friend Naomi Robinson. She leaves behind, her granddaughter Maighdlin Gannon and her husband, Christopher Gannon, their children Paul and baby Gannon due in November. She also leaves behind, her grandson Kevin O’Brien as well as her son-in law Joseph O’Brien and Margaret Robinson Buttrick, longtime friend and caregiver.
Jean was able to spend a lot of time throughout the years with her grandchildren in New Jersey. She made every birthday that much happier and every holiday that much sweeter. Her love and devotion to her grandchildren along with her biscuits and gravy will never be forgotten.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at St. Marks United Methodist Church, 900 Washington Street East, Charleston WV. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until the service time which at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens. Tyler Mountain Funeral Home is assisting the Walton family. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.tylermountainfuneralhome.com.
The family wishes to thank the staff at CAMC Memorial CPICU and Hubbard Hospice House for their loving care of Jean in her final days. Flowers are appropriate but should you choose to make a donation in Jean’s name it can be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 910 Pennsylvania Avenue, Charleston WV 25302.
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