Nola Noonan

Nola Kay Noonan, of Montclair, Virginia, passed away peacefully at her home on August 29, 2025, at age 69. She was born and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina, until the age of 11, when her family moved to Spanish Fork, Utah for her father’s teaching position at Brigham Young University. Nola Kay found joy in farm life during her grade school years and later attended BYU where she studied nursing and art. While at BYU, she met and fell in love with Robert W. Noonan. They married and raised six children while moving across several states for Robert’s career in the U.S. Army, and finally settled in Virginia. Nola Kay will be remembered for her kindness, sense of humor, tenacity, artistic talents, and unwavering commitment to her faith and family. She loved learning, taking long walks, quilting, singing hymns, and enjoying a well-made root beer float. Her sweet tooth led her to develop an affinity for fine European chocolate which her husband was happy to indulge her with. She delighted in the milestones of her children—like the day they could drive her around for a change—treasured time with her grandchildren, and most of all, cherished being with her family. She was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served faithfully in Relief Society and primary presidencies, as well as librarian, ward missionary, Cub Scout leader, Sunday School teacher, and several stake callings. Her faith in Jesus Christ was the foundation of her life. She is survived by her husband, Robert Noonan; her children, Robert Noonan Jr., Ryan Noonan, Lynette Graff, Eric Noonan, Matthew Noonan, and Rachael Stiles; and twelve grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings: Vinson, Norman, John, Mary Ann, Martha, Aaron, Katherine, Melvin, Caroline, Jacob, Jared, and Nathan. She was preceded in death by her sister, Sarah Carter, and by her parents, Melvin and Clara Carter. A viewing will be held at 10:00 AM, followed by funeral services at 11:00 AM on Thursday, September 18, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2000 George Washington Memorial Parkway, Alexandria, VA 22308. Interment will take place at 2:00 PM at the National Memorial Cemetery at Quantico, 18424 Joplin Road, Triangle, VA 22172. Flowers can be sent to the Miller funeral home prior to September 18th. 3200 Golansky Blvd, Woodbridge, VA 22192.

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Nola Noonan

August 29, 2025