She moved with the family to Houston at an early age, and attended St. Agnes Academy and later Rice University. She became a teacher, and taught at Holy Ghost Catholic School for 25 years.
She is preceded in death by her husband, John E. Nolen, Jr. and son, John E Nolen, III; and her sisters, Norma, Margie, Millie, Eddy and Virginia.
She is survived by her two sons, Thomas Nolen and Robert (Cheryl) Nolen; her grandchildren, Spencer, Whitney, Susan and Steve; and great grandchildren, Isaac, Noah, Riley, Henry, Kyle, Connor and Kaitlyn.
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 21, 2020 at 10:00 at Earthman Bellaire Funeral Home. 4525 Bissonnet St. Houston, TX 77401.