Nancy Jarvis Thomas

Nancy Jarvis Thomas, age 74, of Dayton passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023, in Dayton. The daughter of the late Arnold and Betty Littleton Jarvis. She was born in Rockwood, TN. Nancy lived in Rockwood, Jasper, and Decherd, TN due to her father’s career with TVA. She graduated from Marion County High School in Jasper, TN, and attended Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, TN.

Nancy is survived by her beloved husband of 53 years, George C. Thomas and their precious dog, Indigo. Other survivors include her sister Margaret (Richard) Cole of Knoxville, TN, and her brother Robert Jarvis of Dayton, TN. Also, niece Melissa (Tim) Smith, nephew Michael (Shena) Cole, great nephews Robert (Megean) Allen and Dalton Cole, and great niece Maddie Ann Cole, all of Knoxville, TN.

Nancy worked for several banks as a bookkeeper in Decherd, TN, Central City, KY, Decatur, AL and Robinson Manufacturing in Dayton, TN.

Nancy was of the Christian faith and was a member of First Christian Church, Rockwood, TN.

Nancy was an avid Tennessee Vols fan. She attended every home game for several decades. She also loved her dogs over the years: Rusty, Winston, Max, Rosie, and Indigo.

Donations in memory of Nancy can be sent to Safe Haven Puppy Sanctuary, Cookeville, TN; American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty of Animals (ASPCA); Alzheimer’s Association or the American Heart Association.

Funeral services for Nancy will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 6, 2023, in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Jim Woychuk officiating. Burial will be in Rhea Memory Gardens, Garden of Christus, Dayton, TN.

Please share your memories and photos of Nancy on her online guest register at www.vanderwallfh.com .

The family is being cared for by Vanderwall Funeral Home in Dayton where they will receive friends one hour prior to the service.