Nancy Claire Chambers

Nancy Claire Chambers, age 68, of Owenton, and formerly of Belpre, OH, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2022, at the University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital in Lexington, KY.

Born November 4, 1953, in Parkersburg, WV, she was the daughter of the late Claire and Donita Elder Chambers and was preceded in death by two infant siblings.  Nancy was a 1971 graduate of Belpre High School, where she was a member of Sing Out! Parkersburg, and went on to attend Alderson-Broaddus College in Phillipi, WV. She began her career as a Unit Secretary at St. Joseph Hospital in Parkersburg, WV, went on work for Professional Billing & Collections, and eventually retired from Women's Care of the Bluegrass in Frankfort, KY. Nancy was an accomplished musician who loved playing piano and trumpet and giving piano lessons.  She organized the first Belpre High School Alumni Band.  She spent over 20 years as a 'baton-mom'. Nancy was also a talented seamstress and an avid Disney fan, who enjoyed visiting Disney Parks as well as being an extensive collector.

She will be missed by her daughter, Tonya (Kelly) Hash and her grandchildren, Geoffrey and Kelsey Hash.  Her brother, Daniel Chambers also survives.

McDonald & New Funeral Homes are in charge of local arrangements.  A visitation will be held on Friday, August 12, 2022 from 6 - 8 pm and a memorial service on Saturday, August 13, 200 at 2 pm, both Leavitt Funeral Home in Belpre, OH.