She was born on January 2, 1935 to Bill Dean and Elizabeth Griffin. She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers Merle Dean and Bruce Dean, Ex-husband John Nolley, huband James King and one son, Lance Nolley.
She is survived by 4 sons Jace Nolley (Pamela), Jacob Nolley (Kelly), Jadre Nolley (Tracey), Justin Nolley (Cindy), 1 daughter Dawn Nolley, many grandchildren, great grandchildren, as well as other loved ones.
She proudly served her country in the United States Marine Corps remembering back fondly and often to those days. She enjoyed fishing, reading, crossword puzzles, collecting toys, and of course dialing for dollars (and you better not be on that phone). She was lovingly called Nanny by almost all who knew her and everyone knew where "Nanny's" house was.
She loved animals and had a menagerie of them throughout her life, even a dancing turkey, if you knew Nanny then you know about her dancing turkey.
She had a saying for so many things; " You've got legs up to your eyebrows." 'It's your other left private." "Think of it with your military mind." "Don't look at me with that tone of voice." "You ain't holding your mouth right." Just to name a few.
She always said that she never met a stranger and people just gravitated towards her life. She was quick with a smile, a thank you, or you're welcome. Needless to say, she will be one of the most loved and missed Nanny's here on earth and one very polite presence in Heaven.
Visitation will be held at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home on Friday, March 5 at 10am, Service will be at 11am and burial to follow.
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