Mildred Anita Nipper's Obituary
In Loving Memory
Mildred Anita Nipper
November 17, 1927 - January 25, 2025
Anita Nipper, lovingly known as “Grandma Plum”, passed peacefully from this life on Saturday, January 25, 2025, surrounded by love.
Anita was born in Hillsboro, Tennessee on November 17, 1927, to Sam and Espa Burnett Layne who preceded her in death along with daughter, Carolyn Jane, her brothers, Bobby Frank Layne, Joe Ned Layne, Larry Bennett Layne, and Harvey David Layne.
Anita was a graduate of Manchester Central High School where she was known as a talented basketball player. Frequently covered in newspapers as “Little Cinderella” and “Featherweight, " it was reported that she often stole the show. After graduation, she had several offers to continue her basketball career but instead chose to move to Nashville to attend Nashville Business College. After receiving her degree, she focused her professional life on accounting and bookkeeping.
Anita was a beacon of warmth, generosity, kindness, and wisdom. Her nickname “Grandma Plum” perfectly captured her sweet, nurturing spirit. Anita brought joy and light to all who knew her and wanted all to know, “she had a wonderful life”.
Anita loved the Lord and was a member of City Road Chapel United Methodist Church for over 70 years.
Above all, she was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend who always put her family first. She worked tirelessly to make sure her girls had everything and more. Her legacy of love and generosity will live on in the hearts of those who were fortunate to know her. Her annual Thanksgiving celebrations were the highlight of the year for family.
Anita’s life was a celebration of kindness, caring for others, and her beloved cat, Thomas (Tom Tom). Her memory will continue to inspire us. She leaves behind a family who adored and cherished her.
Anita is survived by Daughters, Nancy Coker and Susan Crutchfield. Grandchildren, Jason Lee Crutchfield (Emily), Justin Layne Crutchfield (Allison), Philip Michael Judd (Selena), Kyle Hughes Judd (Devin). Great-Grandchildren, Anslee Margaret and Colten Lee Crutchfield, Fox James Judd and Whitaker Michael Judd. Siblings, Steve Burnett Layne, Billy Sam Layne, and Charles Michael Layne.
The memorial service will be at Spring Hill Funeral Home on Friday, January 31, 2025.
In lieu of flowers, causes close to her heart were Alive Hospice, the Salvation Army, and Nashville Rescue Mission.
Rest peacefully, Grandma Plum. You will be forever missed but never forgotten.
The family would like to send special thanks to Alive Hospice, who provided not only compassionate care but also much comfort to the family.
Visitation with the family will be from 11 am to 12 pm on Friday, January 31, 2025, at Spring Hill Funeral Home with Dr. Benny F. Woods officiating. Interment to follow.
An online guestbook for the family and friends is available at springhillfh.com
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