Nichols was a professional businesswoman having worked in the banking industry for more than 30 years. She was a dedicated Vice President at the National Bank of Commerce where she had served in many capacities. She was a dedicated civic leader and her goal was to help make Altus a better place for all. She was active in many organizations and had received many awards for her contributions to the community and to Altus Air Force Base. She was a long time member and served on the board of Directors of the Altus Chamber of Commerce. She also served as the chair or co-chair on many committees including the Committee of 100, ACC Ambassadors, Military Affairs Committee, ACC Leadership Altus IV Graduate, Altus Air Force Base Honorary Commander three times, Southwest Oklahoma United Way board member and treasure and 1995 Co-Chair for the Fall Campaign, Member and Past-President of Altus Kiwanis Club. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, initiated the Imagination Station idea and saw it through its construction, received the Prestigious “Friend of Altus Air Force Base” honor and received many other honors and recognitions.
Services will be held at 2 p.m., Monday at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel in Altus with the Rev. David Player officiating. Interment will follow at Altus City Cemetery. The family will greet friends at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home from 6:30 to 8 p.m. today.
The family request donations be made to the American Cancer Society, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research or the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation in lieu of flowers.
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