Nancy Ann Slayton

Nancy Ann Slayton, 65, passed away  suddenly on April 10, 2024, at  Methodist Medical Center in Oak  Ridge, TN after a brief illness. She was  a fierce and loyal mother, sister, and  daughter who protected all she held  dear with tenacity that rivaled any foe. 

Born on January 27, 1959, in Houston,  Texas, Nancy blossomed in Plum  Grove, Texas, with her parents, Martha  and Johnny Womack aka Mim-maw  and Pop. She often said that Plum  Grove was where she felt God’s love  most vividly and where she wished to  spend eternity. 

During her high school years, she  moved to Nacogdoches, Texas, where  the foundation of her loving family was  rooted. Nancy earned her Degree in  Business Accounting from Angelina  College in Lufkin, Texas, although her  true passion was for music and  performing arts, specifically ballet.  

Her greatest achievement was her  children, John and Jessie. As a  determined, hard-working single mom  she provided them both with a future  that surpassed her own expectations.  She proudly gave them an exceptional  education, worldly travels, and passed  down her love of performing arts  through dance, music, and theatre — a  testament to her success as a mother. 

Nancy is preceded in death by her  parents, Martha and Johnny Womack,  and her brother-in-law, Sam Kellogg.

She is survived by her devoted  children, John Chapman of Dallas, TX,  who inherited his mother's strength  and resilience, and Jessica “Jessie”  Stewart of Knoxville, TN, whose fierce  feminism was instilled by her mother.  Nancy was enthralled by her granddaughter, Liliane “Lily” Stewart,  who affectionately called her Noonie  and will forever cherish their dance  parties and movie nights. Sandie  Roberts is her sister, lifelong companion, and best friend. They  shared a special connection from  childhood, raising their families side by  side. Every morning, they cherished  their ritual of drinking coffee together,  reflecting on their children's lives and  reminiscing about their adventures.  

Also surviving is her brother Mark  Grubb, her nieces Misti and Samantha  Roberts, nephews Timmy and Tony  Roberts, grand-nieces Addison Lint  and Caitlin Thrasher, grand-nephew  Liam Roberts, and many cousins.  

Sandie, John, Jessica, Liliane, Misti,  and Timmy were all by her side as she  took her last breath and wrapped her in  love as she passed to heaven. Nancy  awaits the rest of her family, with her  coffee—extra cream and sugar—ready  to welcome them into the ever-after. It  was a hell of a life, and she will  continue to watch over her loved ones  until they reunite. 

The family extends their deepest  thanks to the ICU staff at Methodist  Medical Center for their care and 
compassion, especially Tanner, and to Fabian Mott of Mott-McKamey Funeral Home in Oak Ridge, who provided solace during this challenging time. 

Nancy chose to forgo any services,  believing that time is better spent  celebrating life than mourning death.  She will be cremated and her ashes  placed in Alabama, along side her  mother, Martha.  

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be  given to St. Jude Hospital in her  memory, as she was a staunch  advocate for children and would be  honored to help find a cure for  childhood cancer.