Nancy Louise Colley-Bear

March 12, 1939 - May 10, 2020

Age 81 of White House passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at her daughter's home in Indianapolis, IN. She was born March 12, 1939 to Elmer & Martha Adams Colley in Jeremiah, Kentucky. She worked as an assembly line worker for Osh Kosh/Delmet before her retirement and was a member of White House Church of God. Ms. Colley-Bear loved working in her yard and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a passionate University of Kentucky basketball fan. She also loved her precious dog D'Dale very much. She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Thomas Reed Colley; daughter, Denise Howard; 4 brothers, Lavon Colley, Folice Colley, Billy R. Collie and Garland Colley; daughter-in-law, Sandy Ruark; brother-in-laws, Gillis Adams and Donald Richardson. She is survived by sons, Jack Ruark, Bradenton, FL, Ricky (Tess) Wright, Cross Plains, TN and Keith (Kristy) Wright, White House, TN; daughters, Pauletta Franks, Gallatin, TN, Tina Louise Wright-Mullins, Indianapolis, IN and Anita (Dusty) Watts, White House, TN; brothers, James (Linda) Colley, Jeremiah, KY and Gillis Colley, Johnson City, TN; sisters, Cornia Adams, Isom, KY, Lola Mae Richardson, Jeremiah, KY and Norlene (Danny) York, White House, TN; 15 grandchildren, Tabatha Day, Bridgett Howard, Justin Ruark, Jeremy Ruark, Brittany Gallagher, Keshia Franks, Brooklyn Mullins, Sierra Johnson, Lakean Wright, Dillon Watts, Devin Wright, Brittany Coles, Macy Hewitt, Kailey Wright and Kaleb Wright,; 15 great-grandchildren, Maicie, Savana, Addison, Peyton, Ke' Anthony, Nehemiah, Elijah, Garren, Jacob, Jaiden, Raylen, Kanaan, Millie, Carter and Kendall. Private family funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 1pm in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House with Bro. Donnie Bryant officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery with Devin Wright, Dillon Watts, Kaleb Wright, Elijah Jameson, Jacob Johnson, Garren Mefford, Gary Wright and Jason Ward serving as pallbearers. Private family visitation is scheduled for Friday, May 15, 2020 4-8pm and Saturday, May 16, 2020 10am-1pm at the funeral home. REMAINS REST AT AUSTIN & BELL 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188 (615)672-5000 www.austinandbell.com