Virginia Colene Arrowood Nanney, age 88

Virginia Colene Arrowood Nanney, age 88, peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home Sunday, March 23, 2025.

Colene was born May 6, 1936 to the late Dora P. Arrowood and Albert B. Arrowood in Rutherford County. Colene was preceded in death by her husband Hugh Donald Nanney, her stepmom Mary Arrowood, sisters Helen Joanne Bailey, Ruby Jean Hill, and Francis Arrowood Brigman Shehan, brothers W. J. Arrowood, Albert Arrowood Jr, Glen Arrowood, and Leonard Arrowood.

Colene is survived by her daughters Lynette Melton (Kim), Donna Ferguson, Laura Manis (Andy), and "adopted" daughter Pam Childers, grandchildren Matt Ford (Angie), Crissy Coffee (Leonard), Dillon Watson Shadrick Watson, great grandchildren Malachi Ford, Paisley Coffee, Jaylee Reynolds, Hunter Sherman, and Cheyenne Sherman; one brother, Roger Arrowood (Susan) and her dear friend and caregiver Cheryl Saylor.

After graduation from RS Central High School, Colene married her sweetheart Hugh and together they raised three daughters. Early in her marriage, Colene worked at the Union Mills Post Office, then served and retired as manager of the Gilkey Elementary School Cafeteria.

Colene was an active member of Round Hill Baptist Church.

Colene always sang "Give me flowers while I'm living", so please in lieu of flowers for her service give flowers to someone you love who can enjoy them today.

Graveside services will be held 11AM Thursday, March 27 at Round Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Jones officiating.