Sibyl Lee Phillips Nance

Sibyl Lee Phillips Nance, age 92, passed away peacefully at her home on Feb 4, 2019. She was born Sept. 30, 1926 in Reliance Tn. to Maggie (Murr) and Pryor (Papa) Phillips. She married her high school sweetheart and best friend Robert William Nance in 1942. Together, they worked at Nance's Dairy where Robert delivered fresh milk and Sibyl worked in the local ice cream store as they began a family, their legacy. Sibyl went on to become Roberts #1 drag racing fan where she cheered him on to become the winner of the Winter Nationals in Daytona Beach, Florida. Sibyl even had a daring side herself as she too took seat in the Plymouth Race Cars. Sibyl became very busy raising their 5 children and began working at Loveman's while Robert continued his business endeavors. The Nance home held many gatherings and parties at the pool where many youngsters were taught to swim. Robert proceeded her in death Jan 4 1992. Sibyl was a dedicated mother first and foremost. She treasured her children and embraced every moment with them. She especially loved becoming a MeeMaw and MeeMaw she was to everyone. Sibyl loved all people, cats, the beach, fashion, cooking and hosting parties for her family and friends. She had a BIG personality and never met a stranger anywhere she went. If you knew her, it was hard not to love her. Sibyl is survived by her children Tena Swanson, Susan Jackson (Tom), Robin Allen, Bobby Nance (Kim), Pryor Nance (Melissa), Carol Mingle (Mike). 10 Grandchildren; Chad Swanson (Angie), Lorie Eaker (Tim), Lisa Forgey Raby (Ronnie), Rob Forgey (Lindsay), Sibyl Rowland (Levi), Matthew Allen (Kristy), Josh Nance (Jessi), Kurt Vandergriff (Jennifer), Ryan Vandergriff (Lexi), Savannah Nance as well as 21 Great Grandchildren; Maggie and Bo Swanson, Landon, Abigail, Jilliann and Bently Eaker, Austin, Brayden and Nataleigh Raby, Will and Colt Forgey, Allrick and Windsor Rowland, Grafton, Morgan and Grayson Allen, Henry and Finn Nance, Nicholas and Kayleigh Vandergriff and Jaxon Nance. Nephews; Frank Lawrence (Barbara) and Mickey Lawrence (Donna) and several great nieces and nephews. Thank you to the nurses and medical staff who helped care for her over the years and a BIG HUG to her children who loved and cared for her daily and whom she loved unconditionally. Family Visitation will be Sunday, February 10, 4:00-8:00pm and a Celebration of her life Monday February 11, at Ringgold First Baptist Church where she will lie in state from 2:00p.m until funeral service begins at 3:00 p.m. Interment service will follow at Anderson Cemetery. Pallbearers: Bo Swanson, Landon Eaker, Austin Raby, Brayden Raby, Will Forgey, Colt Forgey, Grafton Allen, Jaxon Nance and Henry Nance Honorary Pallbearers: Bently Eaker, Allrick Rowland, Windsor Rowland, Grayson Allen, Finn Nance and Nicholas Vandergriff Arrangements are by Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel Ringgold, Georgia

Sibyl Lee Phillips Nance

September 30, 1926 - February 4, 2019