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Nancy Mae McElwayne, age 76, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025.
No services are planned at this time.
Nancy entered this life on May 9, 1949, in Weston, West Virginia to the late Howard and Fonda Snider. She was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church. Nancy was a talented cook, enjoyed ceramic painting, and was skilled in calligraphy.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jackie McElwayne, Sr.; daughter, Desiree Carpenter, and her brothers, Howard Snider, Walter Snider, and Frank Snider as well as her great-grandson Michael Sinopoli.
Survivors include her children, Teresa Wenrich, Jackie McElwayne, Jr., Amber Smith, and Karen Debusk. She also leaves behind her grandchildren; Megan Santana, Ransom Lee McElwayned, Hunter McElwayne, Amber Michelle Smith, Jimmy Carpenter, Kaitlyn Ashlee Sinopoli, Vanessa Lee Ellington, Jeremy Douglas McElwayne and Kayla Faith McElwayne. She also leaves behind her beloved great-grandchildren; Johnny Santana Jr., Maya Aisha, Jaxon Lee, Arron Lee, Isabella Asami, Kamryn James, Jace Michael, Carter James, and Leo Kristopher.
Arrangements are in the care of McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home, 1209 Madison St, Clarksville, TN.
Online condolences may be made at www.NaveFuneralHomes.com
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