Nancy Lee (Harris) Harris

Nancy Lee Harris, 78, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 16, 2024 at her Bean Station home.

Nancy was born on September 21, 1945, in Henderson, NC, to parents Raymond & Pauline Harris.  She grew up in Hot Springs, NC and later settled down in Bean Station, TN. 

Nancy received her nursing degree & had a long career at Morristown Hamblen Hospital of Morristown, TN.  She was known by her colleagues for her loving, caring spirit & made several lifelong friends that she cherished. 
 

 Nancy was blessed with two beautiful daughters, Kimberly & Donna, and played a huge part in her four grandson’s lives, Josh, Justin, Shay & Tray. 

 Nancy was an avid UT VOLS fan and watched as many sporting events as she could.  She enjoyed reading, beading, bird watching, gardening, visiting with her family, fishing and had a great love for her pets, Tugger, Tiger, Binx and Kit Kat.

 Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Odis Harris; and stepson, David Harris. 

Nancy is survived by her children, Kimberly (Robert) Stevenson, Donna (Jerry) Bigness; seven grandchildren, Josh (Rita) Jarnigan, Justin (Alisha) Jarnigan, Drew Stevenson, Shay Carmichael, Tray Carmichael, Damon Bigness & Dante Bigness; five great-grandchildren, Kaitlynn (Dalton), Kelsey, Collin, Jayden and Annie; sister, Patricia (Billy & Peyton) Kessinger; nephews, William (Erin) Kessinger, Richard (Megan) Kessinger, Kendall (Angie) Gregg; great nieces & nephews, Will, Jackson, Carter, Makenzie, Reese & Cooper Kessinger, and Kayden Gregg; special friends, Brenda & Gerald, Nick & Makayla, Betty & Charles, Tyler, and many friends, neighbors & colleagues. 

 Nancy lived her life with a fierce love for her family and those around her.  She was a beautiful person inside and out.  She will be remembered by her sweet & spunky attitude, her sense of humor and her contagious laugh.  Her legacy will continue with the stories she told and memories made.  She will be deeply missed by so many. 

A private celebration of life will be held for close family, as per the wishes of Nancy. 

Arrangements by Stetzer-Bales Funeral Home.

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