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TOMMIE MARTIN-NANCE Obituary

MARTIN-NANCE, TOMMIE LEE (MS. MAMA) - went home to be with the Lord, June 7, 2014, at Tennova West Hospital Knoxville, Tennessee. She was in the West Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses and she had been a faithful Witness since 1967. She was in the Austin High School Class of 64, the Pellissippi class of 96, and the University of Tennessee class of 98. Preceded in death by daughter, Tamytha L. Foster; grandmother, Emma T. Almon; sisters, Jacqueline (Kenneth) Anderson, Madeline Davis, Beverly Davis, and Dolly F. Lakes. Mourning her passing: husband, Dannie Nance; children, David Foster Sr., Daniel (Sophia) Foster, Martin (Kanya) Young, Starr (RJ) Jones, Yuri (Monyako) Young, and Jonathan Ozier; grandchildren, Christian and Alexander Foster, Joshua and JaMya Jones, Kailen and Keegan Young, Seth and Zackary Mullins, Jaiden Geiger, and Zander Young; sister, Sarah (Melvin) Jones; brothers, Charles Harris, Ralph Davis, and Jerry Davis; favorite aunt; Edna Anderson Underwood; and many other relatives and friends that have been an important part of her life to include world's best friends, Wanda Hines and Kelly Dailey. Family will receive friends Saturday, June 14, 2014, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness for a memorial service at p.m., Brother Mark Penson officiating. In lieu of flowers, please send a contribution to Watchtower Bible and Tract Society, 112 Adams Street, Brooklyn, NY. Final arrangements entrusted to Jarnigan and Son Mortuary. www.jarnigansmortuary.com

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Jun. 12, 2014.

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Sharron Colquitt-Glass

June 18, 2014

I did not know until today. My heart bleeds with you all but I know you are comforted through the faith.

Love

Tracey Martin

June 14, 2014

I am stunned and so very sorry for your loss. I will miss her contagious laughter.

Shari Jefferson Howard

June 14, 2014

Soo sorry for your loss. May Jehovah's peace and comfort be with you all. Much love to you.

Sundra Hominik

June 14, 2014

My thoughts are with Tommie's family and friends. Our condolences.

Dorothy Jones

June 14, 2014

Sorry about the loss of your love one. Tommie was an remarkable wonderful women who cared deeply about others. Rex Wynn

Kellie Layden

June 14, 2014

To Mrs. Tommie's family,
I was saddened to hear of Mrs. Tommie's passing. I had the pleasure of meeting her when she served as the President of the parent association at Sam E. Hill Preschool. She was a sweet woman with an amazing sense of humor. I know she will be greatly missed. God Bless!

Kellie Layden

June 14, 2014

To the family of Mrs. Tommie,
I was so saddened to hear of the passing Mrs. Tommie. I came to know her as she served as the President of the parent association at Sam E. Hill Preschool. She was a sweet woman with an amazing sense of humor. It was a pleasure to have known her. God Bless!

Hubert & Herbert Winton

June 13, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Shirley Andrews

June 12, 2014

Tommie was truly an interesting and unique person. I will miss her. Farewell Classmate, 'til we meet again! To the family: Death has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.

June 12, 2014

I am sorry to hear about your loss. I will miss Tommie's comments at the meeting. Teggie Berry

RIP Tommie!

angela brooks

June 12, 2014

Tommie you were always kind to me and the kids. Whenever I saw you, you always had a smile and would keep me laughing. You taught me how to sew and inspired me to have the weight loss surgery. I will truly miss you RIP. Walk around Heaven all day. Love you Angela Brooks and Fam!

June 12, 2014

I had just talked and laughed with Tommie. Upon hearing of this it was the shock of all shocks. My prayers are extended to all of her family and friends. She will be missed greatly Among So Many. May the peace of Jehovah Surround Your family and friends in this time of grief.
Gloria Tippitt Tucker Class "64"

Dianne Green '64

June 12, 2014

To the Martin-Nance Family
Sorry to hear of the passing of Tommie.

Nina Thomas

June 12, 2014

Tommie was the "mother of our congregation" and will be greatly missed. She has touched my life personally as well as many others and I will always remember her kind words of encourgement to me. I regret I will be out of the country at the time of her memorial, but I will be reaching out to see if there is anything I can do to assist!!

Zyra & Ebony Blake

June 12, 2014

Tommie is one of a kind!!! Dearly missed and loved. Cant wait to see you again.

James Dingus

June 12, 2014

Class of 64.

June 12, 2014

Emanuel O. Roland I ,Class of 1964.

Classmates of A-E 82'

June 12, 2014

David and Daniel,

We the Class of Austin-East Class of 82' are saddened to learn of your mother's passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy.

June 12, 2014

Tommie was always someone I enjoyed visiting with. She was a wonderful foster parent and cared about the children who came into her home. Praying for your family.

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