Nancy Carol Penhollow

Nancy was born Sept. 17, 1936, in Jamestown N.Y. She was the daughter of the late Paul and Lucille Merrick.

She is pre-deceased by her husband, Leland Bill Penhollow; son, Larry Allen; and great-granddaughter, Emily Delgado.

She is survived by her siblings: Paul Merrick of Colorado, Martha Sullivan of Erin, and Delores Jenkins of Elmira; her brother-in-law, Chester Penhollow; her children: Lynwood (Kathy) Penhollow, Leland (Lori) Penhollow, April Penhollow, Sandra (Steven) Furney, Susan (John) Swiderski, Dora (Todd) Buchanan, Nancy (Corky) Cowl; her grandchildren: Javelynn Furney, Mark (Tracy) Payne Jr., Steven Furney, Jessica (Brian) Vanetten, Kellie Furney, Melissa Cowl, Judie (Clint) Lavigne, Joshua Payne, Cassandra Penhollow, Jeremy Buchanan, Nancy Cowl, Brittany Penhollow, Samantha Swiderski, Kristyn Penhollow, Cory Swiderski and Trisha Cowl; many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; and her loving companion, Precious.

Nancy was an auxiliary member of the Horseheads America Legion Post 442, where she enjoyed devoting her time volunteering for many activities where her passion was working the Memorial Day chicken barbecue working in the kitchen with her family. For many years, she also enjoyed watching the Buffalo Bills, New York Yankees and NASCAR Racing. She loved going on many vacations with her family, including camping at Allegany State Park.

Relatives and friends are invited to call at the LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 318 W. BROAD ST., HORSEHEADS, NY on Thursday, May 9, 2019, from 4-7 p.m. Nancy’s Funeral Services will be held on Friday May 10, 2019, at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Maple Grove Cemetery.