Nancy L. Cheyne

Nancy L. Cheyne, 85, of Coatesville, PA, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, November 25, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was the widow of the late James H. Cheyne with whom she shared 30 years of marriage. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Mortimer Geiger and Ruth Johnston Geiger.

Nancy was a 1954 graduate of the Kensington High School where she was Valedictorian and also Captain of the Cheerleading Squad. She was employed for over 25 years by the Chester County Coroner's Office as Deputy Coroner.

Nancy was a member of the Eastern Lancaster County Rod and Gun Club. She enjoyed painting, camping, bowling, hunting, and fishing.

She is survived by eight children; Karen and husband George Franciotti of West Chester, PA, Randy Cheyne and wife Pam of Goffstown, NH, Gary Cheyne and wife Kris of Plattsburgh, NY, E. Thorson Cheyne and wife Patricia of Avon, CT, Donna and husband Ken Martin of Coatesville, PA, Deborah and husband David Aberts of Thorndale, PA, Nancy Cheyne and Joe Russo of West Chester, PA and James Cheyne, II and wife Cheryl of Plantsville, CT, 18 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and three sisters; Ruth Silcox of Mechanicsburg, PA, Peggy Walter (deceased) of Boyertown, PA, and Linda Borden Sturges of Henderson, CO.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. from the Thorndale United Methodist Church with a visitation starting at 10:00 a.m.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg, PA. Online Condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com