Nancy Haygood Ganier

Nancy Ganier, 98, of Jackson formerly of Dyersburg, died Saturday, April 12, 2014 at her residence. She was born on January 31, 1916 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas to Lillian and James Haygood. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Ganier, Sr., her son, Dr. Mitchell Ganier, her sister, Jean Kennedy and her brother James Haygood. While living in Memphis she attended Southwestern at Memphis where her father coached the football team. After her marriage, she lived in Dyersburg for almost seventy years. In Dyersburg, Nancy was an active member of her church's community (First United Methodist Church). She was on the library board, volunteered at the hospital and held many offices at the church. A skilled bridge player, she played in Dyersburg as well as her later home in Jackson, TN. She was a joy to all who knew her. Her bright spirit and positive outlook endeared her to everyone she met. She was active until a few weeks before her death playing games with her great-grandchildren. Her focus was always outward on others. She bore the loss of her husband and son with great courage and dignity. Her life was an example of living with grace through sorrow and joy. She leaves two sons, Dr. Roger Ganier, Jr. and wife Gail of Covington and Jim Ganier and wife Laura of Hickory Withe, TN. Her six grandchildren are Alex Ganier and wife Kellye, Allison Ganier Havercamp and husband John, Jim Ganier and fiancée Robin, Matt Ganier and wife Sarah, Shane Ganier and wife Jen and Patrick Ganier and wife Marcie. Additionally she leaves nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Thursday, April 17, 2014 in the Sanctuary at the First United Methodist Church conducted by Dr. Susan Sharpe. Visitation will follow the services in the fellowship hall of the church until 1:00 pm. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family requests memorials be directed to McIver's Grant Public Library or First United Methodist Church. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com