Vera Faye Whitaker Nichols was born July 3rd, 1922, in the Lilbert Community in Nacogdoches County to Nolan L. and Mae Self Whitaker. She attended Lilbert School through her Sophomore year, then attended Cushing School where she participated on the volleyball team. Mrs. Nichols graduated in 1939 from Cushing High School. On August 23rd, 1941, she married Herbert Nichols, her high school sweetheart. After their marriage she was a homemaker, taking care of their son while her husband served in the military during World War II. In 1952 Mrs. Nichols began working at Rusk State Hospital. While working there she also attended Henderson County Junior College (now Trinity Valley). She graduated in 1954 with an associate's degree in nursing. She continued working at the hospital until her retirement in 1984 having attained the position of Administrative Technician. After retirement, Mrs. Nichols enjoyed spending time with her family. She was known for her baking skills and caring for her grandchildren. The verses from Proverbs 31: 10-31 describing the virtuous woman are her epitaph. She was a member of Lilbert Baptist Church. Mrs. Nichols passed away on Wednesday April 24th, 2019 at her home in Lilbert. She was preceded in death by her son H.L. "Nick" Nichols, her parents Nolan and Mae Whitaker, and her brothers Chester, Lenoy, Guy, and David Whitaker. She is survived by her husband of 77 years Herbert Nichols of Lilbert, daughters and son-in-law Linda Nichols and Lisa and Glenn Heath, and grandchildren Tammy and Randy Rasberry, Terry and Leslie Nichols, Ron and Amy Nichols, Kristol and Jason Biaza, Bryan Nichols, Seth Pounds, Blake and Breanne Heath, Briley Heath, and Bethanie Heath. Mrs. Nichols is also survived by great grandchildren Alyssa and Ryan Massingill, Aaron and Megan Nichols, Austin Rasberry, Taylor Nichols, Andrew Nichols, Riley Nichols, Lexie Nichols, Benjamin Nichols, Danielle Simmons, and Blake and Terra Simmons. In addition she is survived by great great grandchildren Ellie Massingill, Penelope White, and Scarlett White. Services will be Saturday, April 27th, at 10am at the Dickie Allen funeral home chapel. A visitation will be Friday, April 26th, 2019 from 6-8pm also at the funeral home. Services will be conducted by Bro. Don Copeland.