America Napier Obituary

America Galvesta Nancy Ann Hamilton Napier, age 98, of Manchester, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. She leaves behind her daughter, Valerie Jackson & husband Freddie of Manchester, KY; three grandchildren, Tammy Hurst & husband Eric of Middlesboro, KY, Vanda Branstutter & husband George of Berea, KY, Rhonda Brown & husband David of London, KY; three great grandchildren, Jackson Brown, Ryan Branstutter, Caleb Hurst; three great, great grandchildren, Rhozlynn Brown, Zoey Mills, Sophia Creech; plus, a host of other family and friends to cherish her memory. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Napier; her parents, Charlie & Della Jones Wagers; and by eleven siblings, Steve Wagers, Mary Ann Smith, Chester Wagers, Jim Wagers, Juanita Henson, Romaine Henson, Hester Smith, Cledith Wagers, Hamey Jane Wagers, Stella Wagers, Omie Wagers. America leaves behind a legacy of kindness, quiet strength, and enduring love. Originally from Kentucky and having spent time in Cleveland, Ohio, she worked as a gift wrapper for the department store, May Company, where her gentle hands and thoughtful touch made every package special. She was a kind and patient soul—soft-spoken and never one to speak harshly to anyone. Her gentle nature made her a steady presence and a source of support to many. Fashion-forward and always put together, she had a flair for style and a love for shopping—especially if there was a little money in her pocket and a car ready to go. If the wheels were moving, she wanted to be in them. America put up with more than most, yet carried herself with quiet grace. She loved deeply and supported those around her without asking for much in return. She will be remembered not only for her timeless style and love of adventure but also for the steady, loving presence she was in the lives of all who knew her. A funeral service for America Galvesta Nancy Ann Hamilton Napier will be held on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of House-Rawlings Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Brown Family Cemetery in London, Kentucky. The pallbearers will be Wesley Baker, Johnny Moore, Ryan Branstutter, Jackson Brown, Caleb Hurst and David Brown. The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 7, 2025 beginning at 6:00 p.m. also at the funeral home. The family has entrusted House-Rawlings Funeral Home with the arrangements.