Linda Sue Nolley Marlowe, 68, passed away Nov. 20, 2015 in Houston, after a courageous struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. Linda, or “Sue,” as she was commonly called during her youth, was born March 1, 1947 in Natchitoches, the daughter of Joseph Benjamin Nolley and Helen Blue Nolley. She was a graduate of Natchitoches Central High School and Northwestern State University, from which she also earned a master’s degree in education. She taught middle and high school children for over 30 years in Louisiana, Texas, and Arkansas before retiring in 2006. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, James C “Ted” Marlowe of Houston; son Jeff and wife Jennifer; grandchildren Caiden, Eli, and Sebastian Marlowe of Austin, Texas; three brothers, Benny and wife Mary Margaret Nolley and Gary and wife Miranda Nolley of Natchitoches and Kenneth and wife Rachel Nolley of Diana, Texas. Special thanks goes to Autumn Grove Cottage in Houston, and special caregiver “Chi Chi” who assisted her for many months. They are truly a gift. A memorial celebration, with Dr. Richard Emerson officiating, will be held at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral home in Natchitoches Monday, Nov. 30 at 2 p.m. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until service time Monday afternoon. In lieu of flowers it is requested donations be made to either the Oak Grove Cemetery Fund, C/O Gary Nolley, 566 Eight Mile Loop, Natchitoches, La 71457, Houston Northwest Community Center, PO Box 841075, Houston, Texas 77284, the Alzheimer’s Association, or the charity of your choice.