Nancy Jo Reagor

Nancy Jo Reagor, age 76 of Paris, TN, died Sunday, May 5, 2024, at her residence.

She was the former co-owner, business manager, & interior designer of Ed Reagor Construction where, alongside her husband, they built & designed custom homes.  While growing up, Nancy worked alongside her parents at CG Market & Cottage Grove Café, where she & her mother were well-known for their southern cooking & people came from all over for their pies.  Though she wore many hats & took care of many things, her most important role was being a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.  She was a member of First Baptist Church in Paris.  

Nancy was born March 5, 1948, in Paris, TN, to the late Joseph Lyell Dowdy and the late Virginia Mann Dowdy.  

She was married November 17, 1972, to Edward Lee “Ed” Reagor, who preceded her in death on August 12, 2022.

She is survived by her two daughters, Lorie GeNan (Bruce) Pendergrass of Paris, TN, and Charmaine (Robert) Baldwin of Huntersville, NC; her son, Eddie Reagor of Paris, TN; three grandchildren, Roger Culpepper Cain of Paris, TN, Alexandria (Jordan) Hayes of Paris, TN, and Alison Reagor of Nashville, TN; one niece, Lana Reagor (Jerry) Joyner of Paris, TN; and cousins, Sue Call of Paris, TN, and Tracy Loines of Paris, TN.

In addition to her parents & husband, she was also preceded in death by one daughter, Cheryl Blankenship; and one cousin, Joy Call.

Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap Street/PO Box 788, Paris, TN 38242.  No public visitation is planned.  The funeral service will be held Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 12:00 pm at Ridgeway Funeral Home, with Todd Henson officiating.

Serving as pallbearers will be Bruce Pendergrass, Pepper Cain, Eddie Reagor, Robert Baldwin, and Bobby Lovins.  Named as honorary pallbearers Jerry Joyner and Robert “Scooter” Miller.

Entombment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park in Paris, TN.