Margaret P. “Pat” Nephew
ARKPORT/SAN ANTONIO– Margaret P. Nephew, 82, formerly of Arkport, NY passed away peacefully Saturday (Jan. 31, 2026) surrounded by love at the home of her daughter, Laura “Margie” Couball in San Antonio, TX.
Born in Buffalo, NY on Feb. 6, 1943 she was a daughter of the late Edward and Dorothy (Razey) Deaver. Besides her parents, she was also predeceased by her husbands, Merrill V. Nephew and Lewis James Robords; one daughter, Diana Warriner, one sister, Linda Sawkins, three brothers, David Deaver, Richard Deaver, and Michael Deaver.
Formerly of Avoca and Howard, NY, Pat was a graduate of Avoca Central School and received her Registered Nurse certification from Alfred State College.
She began her nursing career at the former St. James Mercy Hospital in Hornell, NY where she was employed for 11 years. Pat retired from the V.A. Medical Center in Bath, NY after 22 years of employment. After retiring she did private duty nursing and was also employed at Arkport Central School as a part-time nurse and assisted handicap children with their classes.
Pat has resided in Arkport since 1951where she was an active member of the Arkport Community Church. She enjoyed quilting, yard work and traveling to spend time with her children and grandchildren. She will be remembered most of all for her passion to take care of others.
She is lovingly survived by her two children, Michael Nephew of Tennessee and Laura “Margie” (Shane) Couball with whom she resided with in San Antonio, TX; eight grandchildren, Christopher Dyring, Elizabeth (Drew) Hickox, Matthew Nephew, Eva Munoz, Victoria Hunt, Ender Hunt, Greyson Couball, and Theodore “Teddy” Couball; two great grandchildren, Remington and Colton; one brother, Edward (Carol) Deaver of Fulton, NY; an uncle Mark (Kathy) Razey; several nieces and nephews; and her very special caretaker, Lupe Martinez.
A service celebrating Pat’s life will take place at the Arkport Community Church at a date and time to be announced. Interment will be in Heritage Hill Cemetery, Arkport.