Nancy Carolyn

Lacy

Nancy Carolyn Lacy, known to many as Carolyn, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2026, in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Born January 26, 1949, in Portland, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Lewis Edgar Lacy and Elizabeth Griffin Lacy.

Carolyn will be remembered for her cheerful spirit and the warmth she shared with others each day. Always smiling, she loved all, and she was loved by all who knew her. She found joy in simple pleasures, especially coloring and watching TV westerns, and those who spent time with her knew the comfort and happiness she brought through her gentle presence. She was a woman of strong Christian faith and a lifetime member of Hartsville Pike Church of Christ.

She also expressed her kindness through thoughtful and caring acts for others. Carolyn made pot holders for her friends, creating gifts that reflected both her creativity and her generous heart. She also stuffed teddy bears for patients at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital, a meaningful effort that brought comfort to children and families. In recognition of her dedication and compassion, the hospital honored Carolyn with a luncheon.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters Juanita Lacy Payne and Doris "Tot" Barnard; and brother James Allen Lacy.

She is survived by her sisters, Ann Robinson, Louise Lacy, Patricia Meiggs, and Lena Lucas. She also leaves behind her nieces, Elizabeth (Paul) Beck, Lisa (Steven) Douglas, and Ashley (Troy) Neuenschwander, and her nephews, Brian (Cindy) Robinson, John (Jennifer) Meiggs, and Jeff (Gina) Lucas. They, along with many others who knew and loved her, will carry her memory forward with deep affection.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 18, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Alexander Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 584 Nashville Pike, Gallatin, Tennessee 37066. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home, with Doyle Farris officiating. Burial will take place at Gallatin Cemetery. Nephews will serve as pallbearers.

Donations can be made to:

Potter Children's Home & Family Ministries 2350 Nashville Rd., Bowling Green, Ky 42101

Hartsville Pike Church of Christ, P.O. Box 36, Gallatin, TN 37066.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff and residents at White House Healthcare and Rehab for the love and care they shown Carolyn.

Carolyn’s life was marked by kindness, joy, and a loving heart. Her memory will remain a blessing to her family, her friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing her.