Lourene Alma (Coffman) Nickles

Lourene Nickles of La Plata, NM, was born to Pete and Olivia Coffman, Dec. 3rd 1930, in Duval County TX, and passed away Oct. 10th 2016, in Farmington NM. She moved to Farmington, NM, in 1958, and worked for Mountain Bell Telephone Company and retired from there. Lourene was one of the first women to climb phone poles in NM. She also worked for Arapahoe Drilling and Sam's Club after her retirement. She enjoyed traveling, dancing, and antiques. Lourene is survived by her sons; Larry Spain, and Justin Nickles; and daughter, Sharon Russell; along with 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 1:00pm Friday, Oct. 14th 2016, at Greenhorn Cemetery in La Plata NM. Lourene's care is entrusted to Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 E. Ute St., in Farmington. (505)325-8688.