NANCY CAROL (VICE) HART

Nancy Carol Vice Hart, 80, passed away peacefully on January 25th , 2025 after a long illness at Windsor Care Center in Mount Sterling, KY.  Born on May 14, 1944 to the late Marion Thomas Vice and Gladys Mae Shields Vice in Moorefield, Nancy was a devoted wife to her late husband, Clifton Brooks Hart, and a cherished mother, sister, aunt, and Mamaw.

After retiring from Jockey International, Nancy and Cliff owned and operated Hart’s 76 in Mount Sterling, KY. They enjoyed their time traveling and performing with the Gateway Twirlers, spending their Saturdays together shopping, and spoiling their one and only grandson. Their memories made camping in the Grand Canyon, annual beach vacations, and trips to Gatlinburg with extended family will always be treasured. 

Nancy was constantly on her feet, whether at work or at home. She was an incredible nurturer, graciously providing for her family with steadfast love and care. At any time she could be found sweeping floors, folding laundry, ironing, washing dishes, helping her grandson with his spelling words, or tending to the family pet.

Nancy is survived by her beloved daughter, Cindy (Stacy) Smith; cherished grandson, Aaron (Haleigh) Smith; sisters, Coretta Crump and Jeannette Orme; in-laws, Billy & Scottie Blevins; nieces, Pam (David) Sons, Melissa (Nila) Barnes, Charlotte Vice, Ruthie Goodpastor, Tracy (Chuck) Sorrell; nephews, Bobby Vice, Shaun (Tricia) Orme, Steve (Angie) Smathers, Jeffrey Vice, Martin Grey, Greg (Sue) Blevins, Terry (Scarlet) Blevins; and many other adored great-nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and her husband, Nancy was preceded in departure of this life by brothers, JR Vice, Billy Vice, Charles Vice and Harold T. Vice; sisters, Margaret Grey and Joyce Smathers; niece, Sherry Vice; great-nephew Larry Ballard; and in-laws Ovella and Bob Petitt; brother in laws Tommy Orme and William Crump.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 29th at 11:00 a.m. at Herald and Stewart Home For Funerals Chapel with funeral to follow directly afterwards. Pastors Chris Wells and Austin Lewis of First Baptist Mount Sterling will be officiating. Burial will take place at Longview Cemetery in Bethel, KY.

Pallbearers will be Stacy Smith, Aaron Smith, David Sons, Terry Blevins, Steve Smathers, Shaun Orme, and Chuck Sorrell.

Throughout the journey of her long illness, Nancy and the family have been blessed by the support of many friends and caregivers. She will be remembered for her grace and kind heart even through her illness.

The family extends their gratitude to her roommate Donna and the staff of Windsor Care Center. Her memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who loved her.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals, 1002 Woodford Drive, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353.