Tammy Murray Nolen, age 51

Tammy Murray Nolen, age 51, of Mooresboro, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016.

Born September 24, 1964 in Rutherford County, she was a daughter of the late Wayne "Murph" Murphy and Barbara Ann Skipper who resides in Forest City. As a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1983, Tammy worked for Cone Mills for many years and also as a Certified Nurse's Assistant for several years. She was a member of Harriett Memorial Free Will Baptist Church and enjoyed taking care of people. She was known as an outgoing, humorous and caring person. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her brother, Wayne "Ronnie" Murray and step-sister, Laverne G. Blanton.

Besides her mother, she is survived by her husband, Arnold Nolen; step-mother, Gaynelle V. Murray of Mooresboro; special niece, Allison N. Murray of Mooresboro and special nephew Matthew D. Murray of Duncan, SC. She is also survived by one step-sister, Kimberly Smith and husband, L.D. of Dry Fork, VA and step-brother, Derek Vipperman of Southerlin, VA.

Funeral services were conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Lance Scarlett and Reverend Billy Poe Jones officiating. Interment followed in Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements.