Nellie Lemoine Dever Chipps, 98, of Kanawha Head, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at home in the care of her daughter Diane, grandson Travis, and Adoration Hospice.
She was born in Cleveland on April 1, 1928, a daughter of the late James and Maude Wilson Dever. She was a one-room school teacher and homemaker. Nellie was a Methodist by faith. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
Those left to cherish her memories are one daughter, Diane Betler (Chuck Simmons); grandson Travis Ware; great-grandsons: Gavin Ware, Nathen Ware (Lily Heater), Gauge (Chris) Ware; sister-in-law, Bell Anderson; and many nieces and nephews that she dearly loved.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Coy Chipps; brother Carvel Dever; sisters: Nola Pugh and Mary Anderson; brothers-in-law: Denzil Chipps and Melvin Chipps; sisters-in-law: Freda Alderman, Opal Yates, and May Sealy; son, David Chipps, who is survived by three sons: Nicholas, Tyler and Caleb, and five grandchildren.
Nellie’s request for cremation has been honored, and a Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. She will be laid to rest with the cremains of her husband.
We, at Clutter Funeral and Cremation, located at 21 Elnora Circle in Buckhannon, are honored and privileged to serve the family of Nellie Lemoine Dever Chipps. Online condolences may be expressed at www.ClutterFuneralHome.com.
