Nolamae Dunaway

Nolamae Dunaway, 79, of Elkins passed away on Monday, May 20, 2013, at her home. She was born Jan. 25, 1934, in Madison County, Ark., to Clayton Wood and Viola Hill Wood. She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, Thurman David Tomlinson and Calvin Lloyd Dunaway; and her granddaughter, Karen Caler. She has worked many years as a cook for Washington Regional Medical Center, the University of Arkansas and Elkins Schools. Survivors include her four children, Allan David Tomlinson and his wife, Mickey of Elkins, Kathy Mae Caler of Elkins, Terry Joe Tomlinson and wife, Tina of Louisiana and Penny Sue Tomlinson of Fayetteville; grandchildren, Allison Tomlinson , Kevin Caler, Christie Skalecki and husband, John, Tommy Caler and wife, Gail, all of Elkins, David Tomlinson and wife, Jessie, Waylon Tomlinson and Alex Tomlinson and wife, Brandi, all of Tennessee, Justin Tomlinson, Noah Tomlinson and Clayton Tomlinson, all of Fayetteville; 11 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several other family members and friends. The family will receive friends Wednesday, May 22, 2013, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Beard's Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Jasper Hankins officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Olive Cemetery in Elkins. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.beardsfuneralchapel.com.