Nancy Shetenhelm Marshall, 81, of Easton, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 15, at home surrounded by family and loved ones.
She was born on December 16, 1944 in Orange, California, United States. She was the daughter of Philip and Blanche (Archer) Shetenhelm.
Nancy received a Bachelor in Fine Arts from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1966 and a Master of Counseling Psychology from Kutztown University in 1994.
Nancy lived and worked in New York City from 1967 – 1986 as a painter, an advertising designer and film animator. After moving to Easton, PA in 1986, she had second career as a counselor. She first worked for organizations and agencies, including Northampton County Children and Youth, KidsPeace, the Visiting Nurses Association, the Domestic Abuse and Rape Crisis Center, and Pinebrook Family Answers. In time, she entered private practice and became one of the region’s first practitioners of EMDR, work she continued until very shortly before her death. One of her proudest legacies was her work over the years helping hundreds of clients address and resolve trauma and reclaim their lives.
Nancy is survived by her daughter Elizabeth Walp, son-in-law David, her granddaughter Cynthia, and many friends. She was preceded in death by her sister, Maria, and former husband, Norman.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made in Nancy’s honor to the Lehigh Valley Chorale (www.lvchorale.org). Condolences may be shared with the family at elizabeth.marshall.walp@gmail.com.
On Sunday, July 12, Connexions Gallery will host an event celebrating Nancy’s life and work, including a retrospective featuring a wide selection of her artwork from over the decades. All who knew and loved Nancy are welcome to attend. For details and to RSVP, please contact Betty at elizabeth.marshall.walp@gmail.com.
