Sondra Keach Nolan, 78, of Henderson, Kentucky, passed away comfortably at her home early Monday, May 1, 2017.

Sondra was born June 9, 1938, in Henderson, Kentucky, to the late William R. and Imojean Keach.  She was raised in Henderson and attended Murray State University where she met her late husband of 48 years, George E. Nolan, Jr.  She and George traveled the world while he pursued his military career.  Sondra worked for the IRS for many years.

Sondra was a childhood entertainer performing in many productions in Henderson.  She was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing and singing music with her family and friends.

She was an active member of First United Methodist Church.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was also preceded in death by her son, George E. Nolan, III.

Survivors include her son, William R. Nolan and his wife, LuAnn, of Jacksonville, Alabama; her daughter, Marie "Cathy" Sampson and her husband, Patrick, of St. Mary's, Ohio; two grandchildren, Tyler Sampson and his wife, Michelle, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Mallory Sampson and her fiancé, Graham Hellwarth, of St. Mary's, Ohio; and one great-grandson, Nolan Patrick Sampson of Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church.  The Reverend James Wofford and the Reverend Cindy Green will officiate.  Entombment will be in Fairmont Cemetery Mausoleum.

Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home.