Nancy Janette Smith Harris

Nancy Janette Smith Harris, 73, a resident of Etowah, TN passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at her home. Ms. Harris was a native of McMinn county and a Christian.
Nancy enjoyed gardening, sporting events and spending time with family and friends. Nancy was known to many as “Mimi.” She will always be remembered for her great spirit, her sense of humor and her bright clothing with matching visor, shoes and handbags.
Nancy was born May 27, 1947 at Foree Hospital in Athens, TN. She is the daughter of the late Don Q. and Viola Janette Davis Smith.
Nancy was preceded in death by both parents, first husband W. Dean Plemons and second husband Sandrel Joe Harris. Nancy is survived by her two daughters, Angela Gail Plemons Hendrickson and Tonya Reanne Harris Balkom, sons-in-law, Edward Hendrickson and Thomas Balkom, grandchildren, Cassidy Brooke Balkom and Ethan Dean Hendrickson, Taylor Balkom, Addison Balkom Morris (Brandon), McKenna Balkom, great grandchildren, Ireland and Ella Morris, Killian Balkom, siblings Charlene Rowland and Bill Davis, and several nieces and nephews.
The family extends its thanks and gratitude to Caris Health Care and Hospice of Athens, TN, Vanderbilt University Hospital and all our neighbors and friends for their love, support and prayers during Nancy’s final days.
The family will hold a Celebration of Life and Memorial Service at a later date. You are encouraged to share a memory of Nancy and/or your personal condolences with her family by visiting her memorial webpage and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home of Athens is honored to assist her family with these arrangements.