Nancy Ellen Lockhart Parkersburg, West Virginia Obituary

Nancy Ellen Lockhart

Nancy Ellen Lockhart, 68, of Parkersburg passed away January 20, 2021 at the Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born on March 13, 1952 in Akron, OH, the only daughter of the late Jack and Eula Euleen Oplinger. She was a 1970 PHS graduate and graduated valedictorian from Wood County LPN Class of 1990. Prior to nursing she worked at the Dudley Ave Small Animal Clinic for James L. David D.V.M. and was a cosmetic consultant at Dils Bros. and Co. She retired from Parkersburg Neurological Associates in 2017. Nancy was a member of North Parkersburg Baptist Church and at one time a member of Stout United Methodist Church and member of the Tuesday morning Women’s Bible Study Class at North. She was an accomplished artist and enjoyed camping on the weekends, vacations at the beach, watching her grandsons play sports and spending time with her family. Nancy is survived by her husband of 39 years, Earl Lockhart, Jr.; son Jeremy Rodda of Barboursville, WV; daughter Amy Wright (Jason Henthorn) both of North Hills; grandsons Terrance and Quinton Wright of North Hills, Logan and Bryce Henthorn of North Hills; three brothers, Gary (Cheryl) Oplinger, John (Kathy) Oplinger both of Parkersburg, Jeff (Cheryl) Oplinger of PA; three nieces, Christie (Kurtis) Clinton of Morgantown, Susanne and Madison Oplinger both of Parkersburg; two nephews, Zach and Eric Oplinger of NC; great-nieces, Ava and Harper Clinton, great-nephew Bodie Clinton and many nieces and nephews of the Lockhart family. She also leaves behind her beloved cats Sissy and Bubby, dog Nikki and 11 stray and feral cats she has nurtured for over 10 years. Funeral services will be Sunday 2:00 pm at the Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg with Pastor Mike Towner officiating. Visitation will be held Saturday 2-4 & 6-8 pm at the funeral home. Memorial Contributions can be made to the Humane Society of Parkersburg, PO Box 392, Parkersburg, WV 26102, the "Save a Kitty Feral Cat Program", PO Box 1442, Parkesburg, WV 26102 or Animal Rescue of choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.LeavittFuneralHome.com
March 13, 1952 - January 20, 202103/13/195201/20/2021
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Patti Charron
April 7, 2021
Nancy was my best friend in grade school. We staged musicals in her basement, including Peter Pan and Bye Bye Birdie. This started a great love for musicals that’s lasted throughout my life. Nancy an incredibly talented artist in all media, truly an amazing gift from God... Continue Reading
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Kandi L. Habeb
January 27, 2021
We are so sorry to hear of Nancy's passing. Please accept our sincere sympathies for the family and her animals who will miss her so much. Nancy was a sweetheart. Kandi L. Habeb Save a Kitty Feral Cat Program
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Kandi L. Habeb
January 27, 2021
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Sue Jackson
January 24, 2021
Earl, Amy, Jeremy, family and friends. Nancy was a good friend from Parkersburg High, sharing interest in art. We also bonded over the movie Romeo and Juliet, as we had huge crushes on the actor who played Romeo. I can’t count the times we watched that movie, but we were... Continue Reading
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Shannon Boone
January 24, 2021
Nancy was always a joy to talk to when she would come to Susie Paugh's group on Tuesday mornings. She will be missed by so many at North Parkersburg Baptist Church. I am confident she heard... "Well done, good and faithful servant!"
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Jan Rapp
January 24, 2021
Thank you for Amy and the boys, and for building them into the amazing people they are. Thank you for always ensuring that I felt welcome and loved. And thank you for continually reminding me to keep my eyes on the cross. I love you.
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Carol Ginanni
January 23, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of Nancy's passing. I remember her from St. Joseph's as a nurse and NPBC. Always had a smile and was always attentive to her patients. My sympathy goes to her family..may you find peace and comfort. Carol Ginanni
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Greg, Lisa & Ally Hamric
January 23, 2021
Think of Nancys family and remembering her with love.
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Carla Stewart
January 23, 2021
I remember seeing Nancy daily while working at the Hospital. She would always be smiling and shared kind words with her great sense of humor. A great Nurse she was and always will be! Thoughts and Prayers to her family.
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Lucinda Wiseman
January 22, 2021
Nancy and I were good friends in junior high and high school; I am thankful for those years we were friends. Nancy truly was an accomplished artist, one of the most creative individuals ever I knew. I remember her and I painting a large sports mural in the Big Red Room ... Continue Reading
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