Nora Gayle Mansfield
Nora Gayle Mansfield, of South Strabane Township, died Tuesday, April 13, 2021, in her home.
She was born March 26, 1937, in Washington, a daughter of the late Hamilton Sweeny and Beulah Mae Tilton McClain.
Mrs. Mansfield was a registered nurse, who worked at both Washington and Canonsburg hospitals, and worked as an industrial nurse for Jessop Steel Company, from where she retired.
She was a member of Chartiers Hill Church for more than 50 years, where she was a deacon and sang in the choir. She coordinated blood drives and supported many other endeavors for God. She was also instrumental in the bicentennial celebration of the church.
She was an artist and loved vibrant color; she painted on virtually anything that was plain. She had a penchant for flowers, especially wildflowers, and she gave her children appreciation of nature.
She was a member of Swinging Roses Red Hats Society, and Route 19 Thursday morning bowling league.
Mrs. Mansfield enjoyed playing 500 bid card game and was in a card club for decades. Much laughter took place among cherished friends and daughters, who also joined her in the card club. She was a 4-H leader Ranchettes, and Cub Scout den mother.
On June 12, 1957, in Fourth Presbyterian Church, she married the love of her life, Aaron Boyd Mansfield Jr., who died July 30, 2020.
Surviving are children Pam (the late John) Haschets, Mark (Debbie) Mansfield, both of Washington, Marcia (Dave) Bock of Houston, Jonn (Karen) Mansfield of Washington; 10 grandchildren, Jenna (Bryan) Margaria, Jordan Haschets, Aaron (Katie) Mansfield, Kelley Mansfield, Katherine Mansfield, Jackie (Brandon) Marshall, Liz (Eric) Forrester, Matthew Mansfield, Michael Mansfield and Shannon Bock; three great-grandsons, Zack and Landon Mansfield, Kyler Margaria, and one on the way.
Deceased are a son, Michael Boyd Mansfield; sisters Lois Hastings and Irene Walther; and brother Jimmy McClain.
Anyone wanting to remember Nora in a special way may contribute to Chartiers Hill Presbyterian Church or Gateway Hospice.
Friends and family will be received from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the hour of service, Saturday, April 17, in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., with Pastor Sue Petritis and the Rev. Peggy Shannon officiating.
Interment will follow in Chartiers Hill Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
Arrangements have been entrusted to William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, PA 15301.
Additional information and guest book are available at www.NealFuneralHome.com.