Nancy Plant Obituary
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Nancy was born January 28, 1937, in Oakdale, Tennessee, to the late Zane Leonard and Ethel Bigger Ardary. The daughter of a career teacher and a railroad pipefitter, she grew up in the foothills of Appalachia, where she learned the values of faith, family and hard work. She attended Tennessee Technological University, where she met her husband of thirty-six years, George Phillip Plant. Together they established and operated a propane gas business and built a family with four children.
A lifelong member of the Methodist church, Nancy was a talented seamstress who found joy in creating beautiful things for family and friends. She was happiest when spending time outdoors, whether in her garden or among the birds and flowers she loved. Nancy was known for her gentle spirit and kind heart, touching many lives with her quiet strength, compassion and grace.
Survivors include her children, Suzy (Ed) Jacobs of San Antonio, TX; Dr. Charles (Dr. Lucia) Plant of Mobile, AL; Sandra (Kent) Eastman of Bartonville, TX; and Julie (Steven) Miller of Petersburg, TN. Grandchildren include Sophia Plant (Rafael Waack), Lucas Plant (Kiera Boland), Brad Eastman (Tiffany Adams), John (Kelcie) Eastman, Jack (Summer) Eastman, Mary Kathryn Eastman (Tyler O'con), Zane Miller and Will Miller; great-grandchildren Aiden, Lorelai, Cason and Emmie Eastman; and those who were like family – special caretakers and dear friends: Christine Amason, Luci Womble, and Alice Fay Walters – cared for Nancy with love, compassion, and unwavering support.
In addition to her parents and husband, Nancy was preceded in death by her sister Mary Frances Hietbrink and brothers Zane and Bill Ardary.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Nancy Ardary Plant.
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Ann Bishop
November 9, 2025
With much love your niece, Ann Bishop and her family, husband Dave and children Bailey and JT. I have such good memories of Thanksgivings spent together and seeing you enjoy your family and friends. You were so loved.
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