CHESTER – Shirley Rose Nichols, 70, wife of the late Donald H. Nichols Sr., died Oct. 28, 2005, at a Lincoln healthcare facility. She was born Oct. 6, 1935, in Brownville, the daughter of Clouse D. and Barbara (Rolfe) Applebee. Shirley was a 50 year member of the Brownville Community Church. She was a member of the auxiliaries of the VFW and the American Legion, and was a member of the local TOPS program. She was known as the “picture lady” because of all the pictures she took. She is survived by a daughter, Sally Merrill of Lincoln; two sons, Donald H. Nichols Jr. and Carroll Nichols, both of Chester; five grandchildren, Jeannie Polches of Princeton, Pamela Stevens of Florida, William Edgerly and James Edgerly, both of Lincoln and Diana Keyser of Bradley; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three brothers, Ralph, Roger and Douglas Applebee; a sister, Ruth Leeman; and a granddaughter, Jennifer Butler. Friends may call 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday, at the Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Rd., Lincoln. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Dr. Bruce Young officiating. Interment will be in South Chester Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Chester Baptist Church. For an online register book, please visit www.clayfuneralhome.com
SHIRLEY ROSE NICHOLS
