Nola Christine Warren Liles

April 9, 1913 - December 1, 2011

Nola Christine Warren Liles, age 98, a long time native of Fayetteville, died December 1, 2011 at Golden Living in Arab, AL, having battled Alzheimer’s disease for over 10 years. Mrs. Liles was born April 9, 1913 in Giles Co., Tn. and was the eldest daughter of Blanche Moore Warren and H. Clay Warren of Ardmore, TN. A brother and sister preceed her in death.

She was married to William Blake Liles of Lincoln Co. for 66 years until his death in 2003. She was a housewife and active in different women’s clubs in Fayetteville. She was a member of the Embroidery Guild of America; a charter member of the Fayetteville Garden Club. She won many awards for her flower arranging and was a noted judge in floral competitions in Middle Tennessee. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Fayetteville for over 60 years. One of her accomplishments was helping other women in the church make needlepoint kneelers for the altar rail in the sanctuary.

Mrs. Liles is survived by two daughters; Charlotte Liles Pinkston, her husband Sidney Pinkston of Atlanta, GA ; and Carolyn Liles Nelson and her husband, Byron Nelson of Union Grove, Al.; five grandchildren; Julia Pinkston Jones of Florence, Al; Vin Pinkston and his wife Kelly of Evans, GA; Arow Pinkston Flemmer of Atlanta, GA; Anna Nelson of Hattisburg, MS; and Amy Nelson Torbert and her husband Mark of Mt. Brook, AL. There are eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. She is survived by one sister, Betty Jean Hill of Pulaski, TN and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be Saturday Dec. 3rd at 2 PM at Higgins Funeral Home in Fayetteville. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Visitation with the family will be from 1-2 PM at Higgins Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Anseracare Hospice of N. Alabama or Fayetteville First United Methodist Church Building Fund.

Schedule of Services

Remembering Service Location Visitation Service
Nola Christine Warren Liles Higgins Funeral Home
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 Date: December 3, 2011
Time: 1-2 PM		 Date: December 3, 2011
Time: 2 PM

Tributes

Name: Renee' Johnson Caldwell
Tribute:

To the family, I wanted you to know prayers for comfort and peace are lifted up for you. I know our loving Father will see you through this time of grief for the passing of such a fine and respected lady. She had so much to offer to her church and community and will be remember with fondness. I can imagine she is already sitting in that beautiful flower garden with Mary Pinkston admiring all the beauty that is hers for eternity.
    Name: Charlotte
    Tribute:

    Renee, thank you so much for the sweet note your wrote. I’m sure that is what she is doing. She and Daddy, Gram and Ginny are sharing old times.

    Thanks

    Charlotte
Name: Peggy G. Bevels
From: Peggy Groce Bevels
Tribute:

Charlotte, Carolyn, and Families,
Mrs. Liles was a great lady and always so pretty and sweet. May your beautiful memories help carry you through this difficult time.
God Bless,
Peggy Groce Bevels
    Name: Charlotte
    Tribute:

    Thank you Peggy, that was sweet of you.

    Charlotte
Name: Mildred Ramsey & Ann Hopkins
Address: 100 Gaylor Dr
City: Huntsville
State/Province: AL
Zip/Postal Code: 35811
Relation: Friend of mother.
Tribute:

WIth Sympathy in the lost of Mrs. Liles
    Name: Charlotte
    Tribute:

    Thank you Mildred and Ann, that was really sweet of you.

    Charlotte
Name: Carole (Patrick) Stuart
Address: 1201 Applewood Dr.
City: Dalton
State/Province: GA
Zip/Postal Code: 30720-2659
Relation: Friend
Tribute:

Dear Charlotte and Carolyn, Have just learned of the death of your Mother and am so sorry for your loss. Don and I will be thinking of you and your family.
Sincerely, Don and Carole (Patrick) Stuart.
    Name: Charlotte
    Tribute:

    Carole, it is so good to hear from you and Don. Thank you so much for send us this message.

    Charlotte
Name: Windell and Barbara Heath
City: Fayetteville
Relation: Classmate
Tribute:

Carolyn – We are so sorry for the loss of your mother. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Name: Homer Thompson
Tribute:

Charlotte and Carolyn,
I am sorry and I send my deepest sympathy. I remember your mother well, going to her home, having parties; and she was a very sweet lady who raised two beautiful, sweet daughters. Cherish those happy memories and remember she lived a beautiful life. I am so sorry I did not get to the visitation. Love to you all