Virginia Dale Nolin

Virginia Dale Nolin, age 73, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, passed away peacefully at her home and surrounded by her family on Friday, October 30, 2026. Cremation has taken place in accordance with her wishes, and services will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting Virginia’s obituary page, viewable at www.reverencefuneralparlor.com.

Virginia was born on April 8, 1953, in Gillette, Wyoming, to Melvin Russell and Bernadine May (Heckathorn) Edwards. She spent her childhood growing up on the family ranch north of Rozet, Wyoming, where her roots were established and her life story began.

She married Kenneth Nolin in 1976. Virginia had a passion for learning and a dedication to serving others. Her educational pursuits included architecture, social work, nursing, and administration. She earned her nursing license through Loma Linda in California and went on to build a long career in healthcare. Throughout her professional life, Virginia served as a Director of Nursing in numerous nursing homes and care facilities, working in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, Arizona, Oklahoma, Kansas City, and Wyoming. She truly loved her work and the opportunity it gave her to care for others.

Virginia was a woman of faith, and her relationship with God was an important part of her life. Her Christian faith was a source of strength and guidance throughout her years.

Of all the roles Virginia held throughout her life, being a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother was among the most meaningful. Each member of her family that she leaves behind will continue to be part of her legacy. Virginia’s family was an important part of her life, and the love shared across generations will continue long after her passing.

Survivors include her siblings, Peggy (Tom) Schirmer, Bill (Shan) Edwards, and Liz (George) Horton; children, Jim (Becky) Zentner, Steven (Julie) Zentner, Bernadine (Joe) Martinez, and Rebecca (Ray) Guerrero; 14 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Bernadine Edwards; husband, Kenneth Nolin; and sister, Victoria Edwards.

Virginia’s life was shaped by her faith, her dedication to her work, and the family she loved. She leaves behind generations of family who will carry her memory forward and remember the life she lived.