Charlene Nowlin's Obituary
Charlene Woodard Nowlin was born on September 10, 1934 in Ennis, Texas to the parentage of Ruby and Ollie Leroy Woodard, Sr. The family later moved to Dallas, Texas where Charlene was educated in the Dallas Independent School District. After graduating from Lincoln High School, she continued her education at Prairie View A&M University, where she earned Bachelor and Masters degrees in education. Charlene met and married William Nowlin while attending Prairie View. To this union, two children were born, Shenikwa Dawn and William Jerome Nowlin.
Charlene taught in the Dallas Independent School District for 38 years. During her tenure, she was recognized as “Teacher of the Year” at John Henry Brown Elementary School. As a strong advocate for educators, Charlene was a member of various teaching organizations. Most notably, she was a lifetime member of The National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa Inc., Alpha Rho Chapter. She served as chapter president, scrapbook sponsor, youth sponsor and contributed to other committees until her passing. Charlene was also a member of the St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church.
Charlene was preceded in death by her husband, William J. Nowlin and her brothers, Ollie Leroy Woodard, Jr. and Roy Lee Woodard. She is survived by her children, Shenikwa and William Jerome (Nicole), two sisters, Edna Pierson and Cassandra Bradford (Wayne), nieces and nephews, DaMonica, Wakeedra, Wayne Jr., Amira, Amani, Keith (Sherrie), six grandchildren, Alexandra (Ethan), Alana, Brianna (Trentin), Cecily, Hannah and Jacqueline, two great grandsons, Thorin and Lincoln, the members of Phi Delta Kappa – Alpha Rho Chapter and a host of relatives, friends and her beloved dog, Lupe.
To God be the Glory!
For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day - and not to me only but unto all who long for his appearing. II Timothy 4:6-8
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