Nancy T. Mcclay

Nancy T. McClay, 85, of Parkesburg, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2022, in Coatesville, PA. She was the wife of the late John W. “Jack” McClay who passed in 2013. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Malcolm G. and Mildred Walpole Townsend.

Nancy was an area resident all her life. She graduated from Parkesburg High School in 1955 as class valedictorian. She was a member of Our Lady of Consolation Church in Parkesburg. She worked as a secretary for the Octorara School District. She was “Miss Nancy”, a daycare teacher at Curiosity Corner from 1993 until her retirement in 2008.

Nancy enjoyed reading, family gatherings, vacationing at the beach, and shopping for gifts for her family.

She is survived by her children, Michael McClay and wife Debbie of Parkesburg, Barbara McClay of Christiana, and David (Ellie Ratigan) McClay of Chester Springs; grandchildren, Lauren, Courtney, Michael, and Kallie; great-grandchildren, Joshua, James, Michael, Mason and Aubrey; and siblings, Donald M. Townsend of Sarasota, FL, Harry R. Townsend of Lexington, KY, and Joyce Townsend Oakes of Largo, FL. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Lori McClay.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church, 603 W. 2nd Ave., Parkesburg, at 10:30 a.m. with visitation starting at 9:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Parkesburg Catholic Cemetery.

In lieu of followers, memorial donations can be made to Promedica Heartland Hospice. To donate please click HERE.

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