Nancy J. Zimmer,83, formerly of Watertown, passed away February 20, 2017 in Covington, TN where she lived for several years with her daughter Jayne O’Hara, due to her failing health.
Nancy was born November 5, 1933 in Watertown, NY a daughter of Lonnie A. and Eleanor E. Marskell Hutto. In 1953, she graduated from Watertown High School and attended beauty school in Syracuse. On May 5, 1962, she married Wayne F. Zimmer at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church.
Nancy was employed with Woolworths Department Store, NY Telephone, as a licensed beautician she worked in local salons for several years and was an Avon representative for twenty-five years. She was a communicant of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, a member of the NY State Retreads Motor Cycle Club, enjoyed traveling across country with the Retreads, fishing, playing bingo, and going to casinos. While living in Tennessee she volunteered with Temple of Praise Community Worship Center.
Surviving besides her husband Wayne is a son Mark Zimmer, Watertown, two daughters, Jayne O’Hara, Covington, TN and Joanne Hughes, Watertown, four grandchildren, Kenny Switzer, Alexis Hughes, Danielle Floyd and Mary McIntosh and nine great grandchildren. An infant son Joseph died before her.
A funeral mass at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church will be held in the spring. Followed by burial in North Watertown Cemetery. For family and friends in Tennessee, a memorial service will be held on Saturday, Feb.25th, at 1pm, at Temple of Praise Community Worship Center.
Donations can be made to Jefferson County SPCA, 25056 Water Street, Watertown, NY 13601 or the Temple of Praise Community Worship Center 5739 Stage Rd., Suite 100, Bartlett Square Annex, Bartlett, TN 38134. 901 338 5369. Condolences may be made to www.dlcalarco.com.