WAKARUSA-Carmen L. Nolen, 96, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at the Waters of Wakarusa.  She was born May 8, 1930, in Mishawaka to Homer & Anna May (Snyder) Dickerson. 

  She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 children, Vicki Schultz, Debra Williams, 1 granddaughter, 3 siblings, Mary Price, Annabelle Chaffee, and Gene Dickerson.

  Surviving are 4 children, Pamela Stanton, J.D. Nolen Jr., Eva (Hop) Harper, Pam (Raymond) Aldridge, 15 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great-grandchildren.

  Carmen was a hard worker, that was employed at several Elkhart factories throughout her life.  She made friends easily and enjoyed her time at Stratford Commons.   In her younger years she and her husband Bill would often get “dressed to the nines” and go dancing at the V.F.W.   She also enjoyed playing many card games and bingo. 

  Per her wishes cremation will take place and burial will be held at Little Pine Cemetery, 57061 C.R. 19 Goshen, IN, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 11:30 a.m.

  Due to the fact that Carmen donated monthly to the Faith Mission the family has asked that memorial contributions in honor of her may be given to the Elkhart Faith Mission.

  Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.