Darlene Yvonne Nix

Darlene Yvonne Nolen was born December 19, 1956, in Kaufman, Texas to James Edward Nolen and Shirley Henderson Nolen. She passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026, after a brief illness surrounded by family and friends.

She was truly loved by all who knew her. Darlene went to school in Athens, Texas, at the local high school after moving from Dallas, Texas. She met her future husband, Lynn, at the skating rink in Athens and that’s where they decided that they liked each other and to start dating. After dating just over a year, they started making wedding plans. They were then married in the summer of 1973 on July 14 in Athens, Texas. They enjoyed 52 beautiful years together.

Darlene was preceded in death by her father; her paternal grandparents Edward Nolen and Ira Sue Nolen; and maternal grandparents Bennie and Eula Dawdy Henderson.

Darlene is survived by her loving husband of 52 years Lynn Nix; daughter Kandy Nix; son Jerry Nix and wife, Karenina; grandson Lathan; great granddaughter Beverley; her mother Shirley Henderson Padron; brother Tommy Nolen and wife, Nita; many nieces and nephews, and extended family.

A celebration of life for Darlene will be held on Saturday April 4, 2026, at 2 pm at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 3650 NE Loop 7, Athens, TX 75751. Darlene will be laid to rest at King Cemetery in the community of Aley near Seven Points, Texas.