Nancy L. (Bowermaster) Filkins

Nancy L. (Bowermaster) Filkins, 75, of Point Pleasant, died Saturday, March 10, 2012 at Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born October 1, 1936, in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of the late George Earl Bowermaster and Margaret (Sharp) Bowermaster. Nancy was a member of the Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church, Colonel Charles Lewis Chapter DAR, Point Pleasant Chapter 75 Order of Eastern Star, Women of Moose Chapter 594, and a retired Kindergarten Aide in Mason County Schools for 35 years. She was also a recipient of the Distinguished West Virginian Award, taught swimming for many years, and was involved in Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts and received several scouting awards. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by the father of her sons, Kenneth W. Filkins; daughter-in-law, Brenda Filkins; and a brother, George L. Bowermaster. She is survived by her sons, Lawrence E. "Larry" (Rita) Filkins of Leon, WV, Randolph L. (Tanya) Filkins of Point Pleasant, Mark (Sue) Filkins of Holly Springs, NC, and Bruce K. (Margo) Filkins of San Diego, CA; six grandchildren; and two nieces. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 15, 2012, at the Wilcoxen Funeral Home in Point Pleasant with Minister John Franklin officiating. Burial will follow in the Forest Hills Cemetery at Letart, WV. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Boy Scout Troop No. 258, c/o Trinity United Methodist Church, 615 Viand Street, Point Pleasant, WV 25550. Online condolences may be made at www.wilcoxenfuneralhome.com.