Frank & Bright Funeral Home

Linda Kay Nolen

May 23rd, 1944 - Mar 29th, 2020

   Linda “Kay” Nolen, age 75, of Flora, Illinois, passed away early Sunday morning, March 29, 2020, at Flora Rehabilitation & Health Care Center.

   She was born May 23, 1944, in Effingham, Illinois, the daughter of Ray and Violet (Hinkle) Stanford.

   Kay enjoyed working outside with her plants and flowers, taking long walks, and driving around town.  She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She will be missed by many.

   She is survived by a son: Tracy (Barb) Walker of Pryor, Oklahoma; a daughter: Gina Nolen of Flora; a sister: Karen Sanders of Flora; 5 grandchildren: Katelyn, Sara Beth, Matthew, Haley, and Kendra; 4 great-grandchildren: Braylon, Sutton, Kaylynn, and Asher; a nephew: Tony (Jenny) Sanders of Louisville and their children: Ethan, Gracey, and Joseph; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins also survive.

   She was preceded in death by her parents: Ray and Violet Stanford and a grandson: Jordan Walker.

   A private graveside service will be held at Elmwood Cemetery in Flora.  Arrangements are in the care of Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.  Memorial donations may be made to a fund to purchase a monument for Kay and will be accepted through the funeral home.  To share a memory or condolence visit: www.frankandbright.com