Nancy Virginia Kennerson

Penn Yan- Nancy Virginia Kennerson passed away following a recent breast cancer diagnosis on October 26, 2024 at Clifton Springs Hospital.

Per her request, Nancy will be honored in a private burial service with close family at a date to be determined.

 In leu of flowers, donations can be made to the Salvation Army Camp Long Point or St. Michael’s School in Penn Yan, NY.

Nancy was born on September 27, 1945 to Elmer and Nellie (Thomas) Gould. She spent the entirety of her childhood and young adult life living at Camp Long Point on Seneca Lake, a place that she cherished. She graduated from Penn Yan Academy and then, earned a certificate at the Rochester Business Institute.

Nancy married her high school sweetheart, John (Bob) Kennerson on September 12, 1964. She worked for many years part-time at Jolley’s Chevrolet and then became part of the family at Marbles Automotive where she loved her job and colleagues from 1990 until she retired in 2020.

Nancy enjoyed spoiling her family and bragging about their accomplishments, as well as making memories with them, especially their family trips to St. Pete Beach, FL.

Nancy was predeceased by both parents, Elmer and Nellie Gould, as well as her beloved husband, Bob Kennerson.

Nancy is survived by her best friend and daughter, Tammy (Andrew), Grandchildren Amy (Brad) Ervin of Hornell, NY and Andrew (Morgan) Button of Dundee NY, as well as her great grandchildren, Emmitt and Elliott Ervin and Beaux Button, all of whom she adored and was so proud of. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Rosa Bryant, and nieces Jennifer (Ruben) Kennerson and Julie (Britt) Buchanan of TX.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Perkins-Ames Funeral Home of Gorham.

Please visit www.kenperkinsfuneralhome.com to send a message of condolence to the Kennerson Family.