Nancy Day Glenn, 59, of Hickory, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday December 11, 2019 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Nancy was born on November 18th, 1960, beloved daughter and the first of four siblings to Thomas and Lynda Day in Newton, North Carolina. After graduating from Newton-Conover High School, Nancy went on to study Biology at the University of North Carolina, Wilmington and later received a Masters of Physical Therapy at East Carolina University. After graduation, Nancy landed her first job at Frye Regional Medical Center as a Physical Therapist. For the majority of the 1990’s, she advanced to Director of Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy at Frye. In 1999, Nancy stepped back from her accomplished career to work part-time Physical Therapy so as to balance her passion for her career and ability to spend more time raising her daughters. In high school, she met Vic Glenn, and they wed on June 18th, 1983, going on to have two daughters, Lauren & Katherine. She was the greatest spouse and Mother and devoted all of her time to her family. Among her many enjoyments in life, Nancy was a lover of music, gardening, and spending time at her beach home. She would fill the house with the songs she played on her piano, a family gift and passion she developed from her mother and passed down to her daughter. In her free time, Nancy enjoyed gardening and took great pride in her flower collection surrounding her beautiful home on Lake Hickory. On warm days, she could always be found outside enjoying the sun either by the lake or looking out onto the ocean at her beach home in Ocean Isle, North Carolina. One of Nancy’s biggest joys in life was to care for the people she loved. She enjoyed hosting many gatherings with family and friends. Nancy would always go above and beyond to create a loving, warm environment full of fun and food. She had a strong focus on faith and family. Nancy was passionately involved in her daughters lives and beyond elated to become a grandmother in 2017. She took to every role with enthusiasm and commitment, leaving behind a legacy of family values and unconditional love. Nancy was always strong and determined in spirit, pushing herself to be the best she could be in any circumstance. She was not one to be defined by illness, she was determined to be defined by her character. She will be remembered for the love she exuded for life and everyone in it. Nancy was predeceased by her mother and father, Lynda & Thomas Day. She is survived by husband, Vic Glenn and daughters, Katherine Glenn and Lauren Gaines. Son-in-law, Corey Gaines and two grandchildren, Liam & Noah Gaines. A memorial service will be held Monday, December 16th at 3:00 p.m., at First Baptist Church-Hickory with Pastor Fred Thompson officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Bass-Smith Funeral Home in Hickory is serving the family of Nancy Day Glenn.