Nancy Ruth Griswold Ware, 87, of Morrison passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at her home in Morrison while surrounded by her family. Nancy was born on Dec. 3, 1935, at her parents’ home in Morrison to the late Thelma & Winfred Griswold. She grew up in Morrison and graduated from Morrison High School in 1953. Nancy was a devout Christian and member of The Fountain Grove Church.  She valued her faith, family and friends. Nancy enjoyed being a homemaker, sharing her crochet with others, reading and games. In addition to her parents, Nancy is preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, Charles Ware. She is survived by her four children, Ruthie (Charles)Brooks of Pompano Beach Fla.; Brenda(Tommie) Robinson of Morrison, Clark Ware of Morrison and Ellen Ware of McMinnville; three grandchildren, Patrick (Leah-Faye) Robinson of Morrison, Nicholas (Sara Roller) Robinson of Murfreesboro and Lily Brazle of McMinnville. Nancy is survived by three great-grandchildren, Dale (Emily Rhea) Robinson, Marleigh-Faye Robinson and Charleigh-Faye Robinson. Private graveside service with her family was held at Morrison Cemetery on Tuesday April 25. The family would like to thank all of her healthcare providers, Gentiva Hospice and the Tullahoma Funeral Home crew. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Nancy’s name to the charity of your choice. Morrison Cemetery, Fountain Grove Cemetery and The Gideons International were important to her.

Tullahoma Funeral Home is honored to serve the Ware family.

Southern Standard

(McMinnville, Tenn.) April 26, 2023