Barbara was raised by her grandmother, Elise Wolfington, after the death of her mother, Denelda Catherine (Charles) Applestill. She had two younger brothers, Charles, who died just before his 12th birthday, and Richard, a half-brother from her father’s second marriage, who currently lives in San Diego.
Barbara lived off and on in California throughout her life. She worked for Pacific Bell as a switchboard operator, as an executive assistant at General Atomic in San Diego, and also worked for the Archdiocese of San Diego prior to her marriage. She was married for 21 years to Frederick Ernest Nollenberger, Jr. During their marriage they travelled overseas with their four children while he was in the Air Force. Once she settled in Hanford, Barbara worked at Naval Air Station, Lemoore for 11 years, six in Security and 5 years at the Family Service Center.
An attentive and loving grandparent, the last years of her life were spent in Hanford, CA, near her youngest grandchildren. Barbara is survived by her four daughters and their spouses: Denelda Norwood (David Blais), Elizabeth (Craig) Spoelstra, Heidi (Daniel) Ashley, and Teresa (Michael) LaCrue, and a total of 6 grandchildren.
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