Nancy Jean Hepinger

Nancy Jean Hampson Hepinger, 77, of Washington, died on May 20, 2023, in Jefferson Hospital. She was born on September 13, 1945, in Fairmont, WV, a daughter of the late Carol Ray (Marjorie) Cole and Clarice Jeanne Keffer Butcher. Nancy was a graduate of Farmington High School, in Farmington, WV. Mrs. Hepinger worked for more than thirty years, until her retirement, at Community Action Southwest, which provided the much needed Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). She was the vice president of American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 13. Nancy enjoyed travel, especially when she went on her girls’ trips with her best friends. Family was extremely important to Nancy, and she loved spending time with them, especially her beloved granddaughter. On November 29, 1980, she married Arthur W. Hampson, who died on April 14, 2014. On October 31, 2015, she married Edward V. Hepinger, who survives. Also surviving are three children, Stephanie R. Auld, who shared a home with her mother in Washington; Jay R. Brown, of Washington, and James E. Brown; two brothers, Duane R. (Martine) Cole, of Fairmont, WV, and Phillip A. (Rebecca) Cole, of Fairmont, WV; two grandchildren, Jessica (Matthew) Johnston, of Washington, and Brandon M. Brown; two great granddaughters, Raelynn Johnston and Taylor Johnston; as well as several nieces and nephews. Deceased is a son-in-law, Thomas Auld. Friends and family are welcome on Thursday, May 25, 2023, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Ave., Washington, where additional visitation will be held on Friday, May 26, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., the time of service, with Rev. Eric Powell officiating.