Nancy L. Shatney

WOLCOTT: Nancy Lou Shatney, 80, of Wolcott passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Friday, March 21st, 2025, with her loving family at her side.

She was born September 18, 1944, in Barton; the daughter of the late Frederick and Stella (Eastman) Stevens. She attended West Glover public schools.

On May 6, 1963, she married Reginald W. Shatney Sr at, the United Methodist Church in Wolcott. Together they raised four children.

In her earlier years, Nancy stayed at home to care for her young family. When her children entered school, she entered the work world. She was employed by the Mountain Road Resort in Stowe for 36 years, retiring in 2006.

Nancy was a past member of the West Glover Methodist Church and a choir member of that church. She loved the time that she spent with her family, especially with the grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She enjoyed her cats, Stella, TT, Lucky and Colbey. They were always near and dear to her heart. She also enjoyed playing cards, reading, crocheting, flower gardening, and baking. She will be remembered as a funny, loving lady with a feisty attitude.

Survivors include: four children, Pamela Peck and her fiancé Cody of Wolcott, Laurie Cochran of Wolcott, Reginald Shatney Jr and his wife Tracey of Albany, and Penny Shatney and Brian of Wolcott; a brother Judson Stevens of Phoenix, Arizona;  grandchildren, Allen Peck, Chris Peck and Mandy, Tanya, David Cochran Jr and Donna, Tony Cochran and Trisha, Matt Peck and Alicia, Stephanie Cook, Jen Mayhew and Cody, Tyler Shackett, Dylan Mayhew, Malisa, Emily Peck and Noah, Kyle Shackett, Michael Shatney and Kayla, Reggie Shatney and Sierra;  great-grandchildren, Landon, Iziaha, Erin, Noah, Brayton, Troy, Adaline, Raevyn, Bentley R., Daemyan, Isabelle, Payton, Bentley M., Soraya, Sadie, Madison, Xavier and Connor;  two ex-sons-in-law Marty Mayhew, and  Ernie Peck; as well as nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband, Reginald Shatney, Sr; her siblings, Linda, Charles Sr., and Mary; brother-in-law Vernon, sister-in-law Edie, great niece Lynn, son-in-law David Cochran Sr, great-grandson Wyatt, niece Wanda, and nephew Andy.

A Memorial Service will be held at 12 PM on Saturday, April 5th, 2025, at Northern Vermont Funeral Home, 60 Elm Street, Hardwick with Rev. Avril Cochran, officiating.  A time of visitation will be held on Saturday, April 5th, from 11AM until the hour of the Service. A Pot Puck luncheon will immediately follow the Memorial Service at the Wolcott Town Hall, in Wolcott.

A very special thank you to the staff at UVM Medical Center, Copley Hospital and Lamoille County Home Health and Hospice for the concern and kindness shown to Nancy during her final weeks.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Lamoille County Home Health & Hospice, 54 Farr Avenue, Morrisville, Vt. 05661.

Arrangements are in the care of Dian R. Holcomb of Northern Vermont Funeral Service, 60 Elm Street, Hardwick. Online condolences are welcomed at: northern vermontfuneralservice.com