December 9, 1954 ~ August 6, 2026 (age 71)
Nancy Buckelew passed peacefully on Thursday, August 06, 2026, at her home. She was 71.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 P.M. on Saturday, August 08, 2026, at Pilgram Home Baptist Church in Wicksburg, Alabama with Searcy Funeral Home & Crematory directing and Allen Singley and Buddy Hood officiating. Visitation will begin at 1:30 P.M until service time.
Nancy found her greatest joy in spending time with her family, especially her beloved grandchildren, who were the center of her world. She also loved relaxing at the beach, where she found peace and happiness. A devoted member of Pilgrim Home Baptist Church, Nancy faithfully taught Vacation Bible School and Sunday School, touching the lives of many children through her kindness and faith. An avid reader, she rarely went anywhere without a book in hand during her younger years, finding both enjoyment and inspiration in the pages she read. Nancy will be remembered for her loving heart, steadfast faith, and the deep love she shared with her family and church community.
She is preceded in death by her parents Nancy Evelyn Harrison and Warren Trant; ; brother, John W Trant; grandparents, Gussie and Coley Harrison; uncle, Carlos Boutwell.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years Larry Buckelew; two sons, Brad (Kim) Buckelew, Wicksburg, AL, Todd (Jan) Buckelew, Midland City, AL; daughter, Emily (Clay) Holland, Dothan, AL; brother, Bill Trant, Opelika, AL; aunt, Pauline Boutwell, Fairhope, AL; ten grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; along with several nieces, nephews and other loving family members.
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