Nancy Lee Hodge

Nancy Lee Palmer Hodge, age 61, of New Philadelphia, died suddenly early Saturday morning, January 3, 2009, in her home, with her daughter by her side. Born at Union Hospital, October 5, 1947, she was a daughter of the late Jay Earl and Lucille Ruth Doney Palmer. Nancy attended Tuscarawas Valley High School and for most of her life worked as both a housekeeper and as a medical aide in area nursing homes, including the former South Broadway and Morning View Care Centers. She attended the Tabor Ridge Community Church, and will be remembered by her family for her loving nature and selflessness. She’ll be sadly missed by those with whom she played bingo. She leaves behind her daughter, Angel Hodge of the home. A sister, Linda (husband Marion) Sickels of Newcomerstown, nephew, Scott (wife Vivian) Sickels of Radford, Virginia, and nieces Debra Mathias of Newcomerstown and Joyce (Jason) Hoelscher of Mineral City also survive. Numerous great-nieces and great-nephews and a special cat, Gizzy, completes the family. In addition to her parents, Nancy is preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Hodge in 2001. Friends are invited to call Tuesday evening, January 6, from 4PM-7PM in the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia. Pastor John Dunn will lead a memorial service celebrating the reunion between Nancy, her husband Bill, and their Lord on Wednesday morning at 10:30 AM in the funeral home’s chapel. Burial will follow in Ridgecrest Memory Gardens. Following the committal service, family and friends will gather for a reception in the Geib Family Center at New Philadelphia. Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Association 1100 Dennison Avenue Columbus, Ohio, 43201. Linn-Hert-Geib(330) 343-5506www.geibcares.com