Nan Shelby Wells
Nan Shelby Wells, 78, died on March 23, 2018 in Rockville, MD. She was born in Bowling Green, KY to Luther Leslie “Luke” Wells and Mabel Shelby Wells, and raised in Glasgow. Nan graduated from University of Kentucky, and received an MS from the University of Michigan in Zoology. Nan Wells worked for Princeton University for 26 years. During that time Princeton created an Office of Government Affairs, which she directed. She retired in 2002, and then represented Georgian Court University and the College of Saint Elizabeth, both in New Jersey.
Nan was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother Marshall Wells. She is survived by her brother, Luther Leslie Wells Jr. of Temple Hill, KY, and sister, Sayra Wells Meyerhoff of Baltimore, MD. She is also survived by her husband, Mark P. Leone, her daughter, Veronika, and her grandson, Damian, all of Washington, DC.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 5, 2018 from 9:30-10:30 AM at Hatcher Sadler Funeral Home. Interment will take place at Glasgow Municipal Cemetery, Glasgow, KY on April 5, 2018 at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to the First Christian Church of Glasgow, KY.
I am so saddened about Nan’s passing and offer my condolences to the family. Nan was a beloved classmate of mine it the 1957 GHS graduating class.
I will miss dear Nan, one of my oldest friends. My heartfelt sympathies to all her family and friends. Nan and I went to school together from 2nd grade through college and shared many adventures and long discussions. I wish I could be there for the memorial service in Glasgow, but I live in Downeast Maine, a bit of a trek for an old lady. I enjoyed many visits with Nan over the years, in DC, and last saw her there last April. My condolences to Mark, their daughter and grandson, and to Sayra, especially. Much love to all of you.