Nancy Joyce Fox Blanks, 90, of Memphis, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024.  Born February 20, 1934 in Central Kentucky, she was the youngest child of the late Samuel Kinder and Betty Nicholson Fox.  Nancy is survived by her husband of 72 years, Henry E. Blanks; her son, Keith E. Blanks of Somerville, TN; granddaughter, Taylor Nicole "Nikki" Kidd and her husband, Holden Kidd; and great-grandchildren, Brantley, Haelyn, Westin, and Oaklynn of Somerville, TN. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Edith Fox Marlowe and Dorothy Fox Pruitt, and her brother, David Fox.

Mrs. Blanks was organist and music director for 53 years at St. Matthew's United Methodist Church.  After retirement, she joined Aldersgate United Methodist Church where she was a member of Aldersgate Women.  She was also a member of the American Organists Guild, American Guild of Handbell Ringers & Choristers, Fellowship of Methodist Musicians, and Daughters of the American Revolution.

The family will receive friends in Memphis on Saturday, January 4, 2025 beginning at 2:00 PM and the funeral service will follow at 3:00 PM at Memphis Funeral Home, 5599 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38119.

In Kentucky, the family will receive friends from 12:00-1:00 PM on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home with funeral service following at 1:00 PM with Pastor Faron Owen officiating.  Burial will follow in Moreland Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions are suggested to Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 4459 Willow Road, Memphis, TN 38117.

Guestbook is available at www.wlpruitt.com.