Mary Lee Nolen

Mary Lee Nolen, age 95, of Henry, TN, died on November 12, 2025, at Patriot Healthcare in Paris. Mary was born in Henderson County, TN to the late Charley Beecham and to the late Patra Bailey Beecham. Mary married John E. Nolen on April 14, 1948, and he preceded her in death on February 1, 1973.

Mary attended Henry United Methodist Church. She found joy in quilting and cooking for her loved ones, and she especially cherished bringing everyone together by hosting family reunions.

She is survived by a sister, Fern Wilson of Paris; two brothers, Paul (Laura) Beecham of Henry, and Gary Beecham of Paris; along with a ton of nieces and nephews.

Along with her parents and her husband, she was also preceded in death by five sisters, Velma Nolen, Maxine Bethune, Sue Page, Gaytha Barnhill, and Katie Beecham; and four brothers, Eugene Beecham, Robert Beecham, Dale Beecham, and Velton Beecham. Visitation will be held Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Ridgeway Funeral Home. Her funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Ridgeway Funeral Home with Don Williams officiating.

Family members will serve as pallbearers.

Burial will follow at Memorial Cemetery. 

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.