Vivian “Prue” Nicholas gained her well-deserved angel wings on January 30, 2023. She celebrated her 80th birthday on November 25th surrounded by grandchildren, children, and a cadre of adoring caregivers who tirelessly and lovingly afforded her grace, dignity, and comfort this past year of her life.
Prue leaves behind her children and their families: James Kevin Judice, Benjamin Burke Judice, and Theodore Burke Judice of El Granada, California; Michelle Judice Witcher and William Ernest Clarke, Andrew Benton Witcher and Jackson Henry Witcher of Dallas, Texas; Nicole Judice Campbell, Scot Campbell, and Abi Campbell of Norman, Oklahoma; Mike and Karen Nicholas, Amanda Nicholas and Grace Nicholas of Austin; and, Michelle Nicholas, Trevor Trevino, and Madison Trevino Kitchens.
Born in Port Arthur, Texas, in 1942, Prue spent many years as a well- respected legal assistant and human resources professional before retiring to Llano with her beloved late husband Gary Wayne Nicholas, where they enjoyed sunrise coffee on the deck each morning, abundant wildflowers, hosting family and friends, feeding the deer and tending to a herd of feral cats.
In 2017, Prue moved to Dallas to be closer to family. She dove headlong into her new community at Juliette Fowler, where she spent the final years of her life. In fact, when she moved into assisted living because Alzheimer's was getting the upper hand, the caretakers all thought Prue was part of the management team because, as was her style throughout her life, she was always checking on friends recovering from an illness and thanking everyone for doing their jobs. In short, she was getting things done, like she had all her life, and doing them in the most Christian way possible. Prue was an open- opportunity grace-giver. She welcomed everyone and looked after the left behind. She always had a friend she was nursing or praying for. And she loved sharing fellowship at St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Bernards, AA, White Rock United Methodist—where the hipster banjo band was her favorite—and then, in her last years, the simple chapel at Juliette Fowler. Anywhere God's love was felt, Prue wanted to be.
During the worst of the pandemic, Prue helped others and made the best of what God gave her. She never missed a chance to laugh or hug or sing or help someone. Even near the end, she would get out of her bed to cover the feet of the caretakers sleeping next to her.
Prue loved big. And she smiled big. That loving smile and laugh of hers, though less frequent than before, remained til the end. It's what we will miss most.
Prue’s family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life at The Filter Building on White Rock Lake, Saturday, February 18th from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
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