Neva Lee Day

Neva Lee Day (Nebbie), age 99 of Worthington, passed away on Wednesday, December 8th at home, surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Howard E. Day, partner of 25 years Arthur Philput, parents Leroy and Juanita Hornung, siblings Charles Hornung, Joann Combs, David Hornung and Orlando Hornung. She is survived by her loving daughters, Debbie Day and Nita Savage (John Savage); grandchildren, Nebbie Cassady (Chris Brewer), Tamie Scott (David Meagher), Natalie Ross (Mike Ross), Johnny Savage (Katie Savage); great grandchildren, Zachary Scott, Devon Moretti, Nicholas Scott, Daylee Brewer, Taylor Ross, Demi Brewer, Carly Ross, Reagan Ross, Carter Brewer, Ryken Corchinski, Reese Corchinski, Brooke Savage and Bo Savage; great-great grandchildren, Tori, Mason and Zachary Scott Jr; many nieces and nephews. Nebbie was born on May 5th, 1922 in East Portsmouth Ohio. She met the love of her life in the spring of 1943, Ensign Howard E. Day (an Instructor in the US Navy Air Corps). They married in the fall of 1943 and were still married at the time of his passing in 1988. Years after, Nebbie met her longtime partner Arthur Philput and they resided in Florida until his passing on November 8, 2021. Nebbie and Howard spent their winters in Florida where they lived in Pompano Beach, FL. Through the years she thoroughly enjoyed watching Debbie as a sulky driver at Scioto Downs and at Pompano Park, golfing, playing bridge with friends, gambling, dancing and spending time with her family. Nebbie and Howard were one of the first 10 members of Brookside Country Club where they were members for over 40 years. She and Howard (and the Day family) were the owners of Day Brothers Development Company where they built homes, apartments and golf courses, including Wedgewood Country Club and Shamrock Golf Course. Nebbie was a founding member of Wedgewood Country Club. Nebbie loved spending time with her beloved family and all the grandchildren and great grandchildren. Our family would like to express a heartfelt thank you to Capital City Hospice for the wonderful care they gave our mom when she returned from Florida to be with us on November 10, 2021. They were especially wonderful and supportive after she suffered a stroke on December 1, 2021. Thank you to our family for the love and devotion you showed mom for the few weeks we had her home with us and sitting at her bedside with her, talking to her, playing her favorite music and keeping her comfortable during her last week of life. Also, a special thanks to whom mom would call "her adopted daughter" Victoria Fay, who showed so much love and devotion to her though the years. Also, a special thank you to Aunt Dee Dee Grindley, and Aunt MaryJane Carr for the love they showed her throughout her life. Mom had so many special people in her life. A visitation will take place on Sunday January 2nd, 2022 from 12 PM to 2 PM at the Rutherford Corbin Funeral Home 515 High Street Worthington, Ohio 43085, a Memorial Service will follow at 2 PM also at the funeral home. Private family burial will occur on Monday, January 3rd at Jerome Cemetery. Please visit www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com to offer your condolences. Funeral Services have been entrusted to Rutherford Corbin Funeral Home Worthington, Ohio.

Neva Lee Day

May 5, 1922 - December 8, 2021