Nancy Stovall Wilbanks
May 16, 1940 — February 13, 2025
Nancy Stovall Wilbanks, born May 16, 1940, passed away peacefully in Atlanta, GA, after an extended illness on February 13, 2025. Born in Atlanta, GA, Nancy was the cherished only child of Thelma Leone Coursey and Clarence Madison Stovall.
Nancy was a graduate of Northside High School, class of 1958, where she actively participated in the Pirate Club and the Mademoiselle Club. Continuing her education, she graduated from Emory University in 1962, proudly affiliated with Kappa Alpha Theta, where she held positions as both pledge class president and sorority president. Her time at Emory was marked by her recognition as an Emory Wheel (Emory Beauty) and an SAE Sweetheart.
After graduation, Nancy married Bob Leonard, and together they had two sons, Mark and Matt. In December 1971, Nancy married Dr. Daniel (Danny) Wilbanks, who formally adopted Mark and Matt in 1973. Nancy and Danny dedicated themselves to raising their blended family of five boys: Dan, Bruce, Mark, John, and Matt, in Tallassee, AL.
She was active in several organizations including the Tallassee Library Board and Community Hospital Pink Ladies organization. Additionally, she was an avid bridge player and Crimson Tide aficionado.
Fondly known as "Nanch" by her friends and grandchildren, Nancy is survived by her five sons: Daniel Pinckney Wilbanks, Jr. (Amy), Bruce Ogletree Wilbanks (Lella), Mark Stovall Wilbanks, John Todd Wilbanks (Laurie), and James Mattison Wilbanks (Kari). She also leaves behind nine beautiful grandchildren: Sara Sims Rowley (Erik), Harris Key Wilbanks, Butler Denton Wilbanks (Sarah), John Daniel Wilbanks, William Calvin Wilbanks, Bruce Ogletree Wilbanks, Jr., Alice Kirkland Wilbanks, Sherrod Elizabeth Wilbanks, and Harper Mattison Wilbanks.
In addition to her parents, Nancy is preceded in death by her former husband, Danny.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to her favorite charity, St. Jude Children’s hospital.
The family will receive guests on Saturday February 22nd from 1:00pm – 3:00pm at Jeffcoat Funeral Home – 255 Friendship Rd, Tallassee, AL 36078
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