Gwen (Nance) Gingles

Mrs. Gwen (Nance) Gingles, age 97, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at her home.

She was born on November 24, 1928, in Cottage Grove, Tennessee, to Guy B. Nance and Lamora P. Nance.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Nancy Ann Gingles (1953); her beloved husband, Rob G. Gingles (2005); her youngest son, James “Jimmy” Gingles (December 30, 2025); her eldest son, John T. “Johnny” Gingles (January 6, 2026); her parents; and nine siblings.

She is survived by her grandchildren: Ellen Prinzi of Jupiter, Florida; Rob (Kayla) Gingles; and Hunter Gingles (Skylar Cox), both of Murray. She is also survived by her eight great-grandchildren: Luke and Samantha Prinzi, Piper Gingles, Sawyer McCusiston, Zayne Barnard, Aiden Marr, Lukas Mitchell, and Bella McCadams; her sister-in-law, Judy Nance; her former daughter-in-law, Kameil Hopkins, who remained active in her life; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Gwen worked for many years at the Bank of Murray and later served as manager of Gingles Apartments for 57 years. Known fondly as “Nuna” to her family, Gwen remained fiercely independent until the final month of her life. She kept her own books, drove herself, and maintained one of the cleanest homes in town.

She was a wonderful friend and neighbor to many and was a familiar face most mornings at the Hih-Burger Inn. Her greatest joy was her family, and she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Gwen enjoyed St. Louis Cardinals baseball and University of Kentucky basketball and was a long-time member of the Glendale Road Church of Christ.

A public visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services with a private family graveside service to follow. John Dale will officiate the private family graveside service.

Online condolences can be made at, www.jhchurchill.com