Nancy Moore Bailey

Nancy Moore Bailey of Franklin, TN, passed away on February 18, 2026, at the age of 82. Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on April 16, 1943, Nancy spent the majority of her life as a resident of Nashville and Franklin.

A proud graduate of Isaac Litton High School, Nancy served as the head majorette for the renowned Litton Marching 100 Band during her senior year. She continued her education at Middle Tennessee State University and later graduated from Belmont University. Throughout her career, Nancy was a dedicated executive assistant, supporting music publishers and real estate firms before retiring from Cingular Wireless.

Nancy was a woman of many talents and passions. An avid gardener and skilled seamstress, she began designing and sewing her own clothing as a teenager. Later in life, she discovered a love for oil painting, through which she captured the beauty of landscapes and still life. She approached every endeavor with meticulous care and especially loved celebrating the holidays surrounded by her husband and family.

Nancy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, David Bailey, and her parents, Wesley and Lucille Moore. She is survived by her children, Alicia Brim (Jeff Howard) and Alan Bailey; her grandchildren, Christopher (Jessica) Brim, Heather Loper, Spencer (Sabrina) Bailey, and Sterling Bailey; and her great-grandchildren, Knox and Nash Brim, and Matthew and Wesley Loper.

The family extends their deepest gratitude to the Aveanna Hospice and HomeMatters Caregiving care teams for the compassion and dignity they provided Nancy in her final days.

A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held at Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home & Memorial Park, located at 660 Thompson Ln, Nashville, TN, 37204, US, on February 23, 2026, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

A Graveside Service will take place at Woodlawn Memorial Park, also at 660 Thompson Ln, Nashville, TN, 37204, US, on February 24, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Nancy’s honor to the American Cancer Society.