Funeral service for Nancy Johnson Groover (85) will be Saturday, December 13th, 2025, at 2:00 PM at First Methodist Church in Hartselle, AL with Rev. Mike Pope officiating. Burial will be at Hartselle City Cemetery with Peck Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be at the church from 1:00-2:00PM, prior to the service.
Mrs. Groover was born December 15, 1939 to Noble and Anne Grissom Johnson of Tuscumbia. She passed away at her home on December 10, 2025, just five days before her 86th birthday.
Mrs. Groover spent most of her childhood in Decatur, AL and especially enjoyed being a majorette in the Decatur High Band. She loved marching, dancing, and enjoying fun times with her friends. She met the love of her life shortly after high school on a blind date, Ike Groover. They married in Tuscaloosa while he was still in college and were married for almost 66 years.
Mrs. Groover was raised as a Baptist but converted to Methodism after marriage. She was a faithful member and supporter of the church from the time she and her husband, Ike were married in Tuscaloosa, to their time in Montgomery, and for 56 years at Hartselle First. During that time, she supported the church in many ways, most especially as being a gifted Sunday School teacher for 45 years. Additionally, she was instrumental in establishing what is known as the Faith House, which provides a place and means to support the Good Samaritan Ministry which gives help and aid to many in our community.
Mrs. Groover was a loving mother, wife, sister, and friend to many. She thrived on helping others and offering an encouraging word. She loved to sing and cook and most of all, she loved the Lord with all her heart. She enjoyed hosting teas, showers, and meals for special occasions. She always invited the new Methodist preacher in town for a dinner with family to welcome him into the church family. In later life, she started a Thursday night dinner for special family meals. In addition, she and her husband, Ike, hosted several missionary families throughout the years. She was awarded the Thomas M.Guyton Humanitarian Award in 2022.
Mrs. Groover was preceded in death by her parents: Noble and Anne Johnson, and two sisters-in-law: Peggy Groover Chunn and Betty Nelson Groover.
She is survived by:
Husband, Ike Groover
Daughter, Kim Groover Peck (Jim)
Son, David Arthur Groover
Grandchildren:
Emily Lynn Peck
James Arthur Peck (Anna)
Brittany Dee Russell (Marcus)
Anthony Jordan (AJ) Groover
Great Grandchildren:
Mason Peck (who shares the same birthday)
Eli Peck
Bailey Anne Peck
Nolan Peck
Charlie Russell
Henry Russell
Sister: Suzanne Johnson Dunn (Kyle)
Nephews:
Wade Dunn
Will Dunn
Andrew Dunn
Brother and Sister in Law:
Joe and Joy Sue Groover
Brother in Law:
Bill Groover
Brother in Law:
Oscar Chunn
Many other nieces and nephews
Pallbearers will be:
Wade Dunn, Will Dunn, Andrew Dunn, David Burleson, David Evans, and Rob Martin
Honorary Pallbearers: The Berean Sunday School Class
Memorials kindly donated can be made to:
The Good Samaritan Fund of FMC
Peck Funeral Home
