Betty Jean Geisler Nolen, age 89, passed away June 30, 2026, in Shawnee, OK. She was born to Henry E. and Edna (Seebeck) Geisler on Aug. 9, 1936, on the family farm near Wellston, OK. Betty graduated from Shawnee High School in 1954. Bobby Joe Nolen, became her husband on Oct. 22, 1955, at St. John’s Lutheran Church.
Betty excelled as a bookkeeper at Shawnee Loan, Cole Finance, Kenneth Bovee Co., and later W.C. Gouldy Co., where she worked for more than 30 years. Survivors include her son, Stephen Nolen and wife Karen of Shawnee; daughter, Marjeana “Jeana” Nolen of Niceville, Florida; sister, Mae Potts and partner Gene Linn of Shawnee; grandson, Austin Nolen and wife Tandra of Broken Arrow; and great-granddaughter, Stella Nolen of Broken Arrow.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.
Services were held July 7, 2026, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 39307 W. MacArthur Street, Shawnee, OK. Following the ceremony, Betty was laid to rest privately next to her beloved husband, Bob, at Resthaven Memorial Park.
Arrangements are under the direction of Walker Funeral & Cremation Service.
