Emma Jean Nanney

Emma Jean Nanney, a Coalgate resident, was born on September 20, 1944, to Uel Nelson and Annis Irene (Roebuck) Hampton, at Coalgate, OK. Emma passed away on August 21, 2026 at her home in Coalgate, OK at the age of 81 years, 11 months and 1 day. She graduated from Olney High School with the Class of ‘61. Emma was a seamstress at Wrangler/Blue Bell, worked at Mary Hurley Hospital, and for Choctaw Nation. She married Johnny Dale Vick on May 1, 1962 and spent 38 years together before his passing on October 14, 2000. Emma later married Jerry Paul Nanney on October 21, 2004 at the Coalgate Masonic Lodge, they have been blessed with almost 22 years. She was a member of the Eastern Star and Cottonwood Baptist Church. Emma enjoyed volunteering at the Ruth Wilson Hurley Manor. She loved to sing and play her guitar. Emma wrote a song titled, “One More Time” that she recorded on her CD. She liked going to concerts, gardening, especially tending to the manor flowers, and going fishing. Emma will be missed by all her family and friends.

SURVIVED BY

HUSBAND: Jerry Paul Nanney of the home.

CHILDREN: Ina Warren of Olney, John M. Vick of Coalgate, Joel Vick of Olney, Laura Coplen and husband Basil of Cottonwood

GRANDCHILDREN: John Bicknell of Tampa, FL, Raymond Warren and fiancé Jade Cosgrove of Olney, Jeremiah Coplen of Cottonwood, Johnny Coplen of Cottonwood, Emma Coplen of Cottonwood

SIBLINGS: Albert Hampton of McCloud, Eddie Hampton and wife Mattie of Coalgate, Janey Ybarra and husband Manuel of Olney, Marvin Hampton and wife Julie of Coalgate, Kathy Yount and husband Darrell of Olney, Johnny Mac Hampton and wife Diane of Olney

Along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and dearly loved friends.

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY

HUSBAND: Johnny Dale Vick

PARENTS: Uel Nelson and Annis Irene (Roebuck) Hampton

SISTER: Clover Riley and husband Alfred

SISTER-IN-LAW: Louise Hampton

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DATE OF SERVICES: 2:00 PM Sunday, August 30th, 2026

PLACE OF SERVICES: Riley Cemetery, Olney, Oklahoma

OFFICIATING: Bro. Eddie Hogue

INTERMENT: Riley Cemetery

CASKETBEARERS: Marvin Hampton, Johnny Mac Hampton, Eddie Hampton, Albert Hampton, Basil Coplen

HONORARY CASKETBEARERS: Raymond Warren, Jeremiah Coplen, Johnny Coplen, Emma Coplen

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