Obituary of Arlene Pearl Gaspar

Arlene Pearl Nicholson Gaspar, 94, of Morgantown, went home to be with the Lord Jesus on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Stonerise Morgantown Nursing and Rehab. She was born March 20, 1926 in Morgantown, the daughter of the late George and Margie Murray Nicholson. Mrs. Gaspar was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 48 years, Louis Edward Gaspar; only child, Steve "Butch" Thomas Gaspar; five brothers, Virgil, Willard, Vernis, Millard, and Billy; and three sisters, Georgia, Clarice, and Lucille. Arlene was a homemaker, known for her generosity and delicious cream puffs and nut rolls. In her younger years, she enjoyed baking, quilting, and gardening and taking care of her family and home. She was a strong, caring, Christian woman and a member of Nicholson Chapel Church. She is survived by daughter-in-law, Sharon Ann Gaspar; three grandchildren, Tara Lynn Blosser (Dennis) of Morgantown, Lisa Renee Landon (C. Ian) of Abingdon, VA, and Steve Thomas Gaspar, Jr. (Robin) of Holly Springs, NC; five great grandchildren, Makayla Lynn Blosser of Morgantown, Garrett Thomas and Matthew Tyler Landon of Abingdon, Nichole Lynn and Crosby Brooke Gaspar of Holly Springs; one sister, Mearl McDonald; two brothers, Rev. Elmer "Scoop" Nicholson and Rev. Francis "Jake" Nicholson; several nieces, nephews, cousins, two sisters-in-law, Shirley and Patty Nicholson; and brother-in-law, Gene Dalton. The family of Arlene would like to give a heartfelt thank you to the wonderful staff of Stonerise Morgantown (formerly Mapleshire) for their excellent care and compassion for Arlene. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in memory of Arlene to Nicholson Chapel Church, 1326 Summers School Rd., Morgantown, WV 26508. Friends and family will be received at Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce St., Morgantown, on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 from 3-6 PM. Visitation will continue at Nicholson Chapel Church, Summers School Rd., Morgantown, on Thursday, January 14th from 10 AM until the time of the funeral service at 11 AM with Rev. Elmer Nicholson and Rev. Francis Nicholson officiating. Interment will follow at Nicholson Cemetery. All guests at both the funeral home and the church are asked to adhere to all CDC and Governor guidelines regarding COVID-19. Online condolences may be made at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com