NANNIE HOSEAwas born in Waterloo, Alabama on January 17, 1930 the daughter of the late Randell and Pearl Griffin Higgins.On August 28, 1976 she was united in marriage to J. Melvin Hosea, who survives.Mrs. Hosea was an inspector for 13 years for Brown Shoe Company.She also was a nurse's aide for Hardin County General Hospital for 5 years and was an nurse's aide in Hohenwald, Tennessee for 2 years. Mrs. Hosea was a member of Assembly of God Church. She loved flower and vegetable gardening.Other than her husband J. Melvin Hosea of Savannah, Tennessee, she is survived by one daughter, Patty Scott of Savannah, Tennessee.3 step-daughters, Deretha Wilbanks, Donna Franks and Bonnie Blanton, all of Savannah, Tennessee.2 step-sons, Juan Hosea and Ricky Hosea, both of Savannah, Tennessee2 grandchildren, 8 step-grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and 18 step-great-grandchildrenMrs. Hosea was also preceded in death by 4 sisters, 2 brothers, one half-brother and one half-sister.