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Nona Fain Obituary
05/13/1954 - 12/19/2022
Nona Mae Fain died peacefully on December 19, 2022 encircled by the love of her family.
She was born May 13, 1954 in Albany, GA to Nona Mae Snow and Robert Henry Fain, MD. The fifth of eight children, she grew up in Houston and was a graduate of Lamar High School and Vanderbilt University, and earned advanced degrees from Trinity University in San Antonio (Master of Healthcare Administration) and UTMB Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences-Galveston, where she was awarded a PhD in Nursing (Health Promotion, Healing and Human Response). She worked her entire career as a healthcare professional, either as a consultant, interim leader, or director. Her employment afforded her the opportunity to venture far from her home in Texas and experience the diverse culture and natural beauty of this country. Until it's unfortunate closure during the pandemic, Nona was Director of The Gathering Place, a community outreach program of The Menninger Clinic serving a vulnerable population for whom she was a devoted advocate. Nonie, as she was called by her family and friends, had many loves-her nieces, nephews, siblings, and friends. She cherished her godchild Laura Turner Easterling. She loved the ocean, gardening, football, and most especially her beloved cattle dogs.
Predeceased by her parents, her brother Robert H. Fain, Jr., MD, and nephew Whitman Fain Davis, Nonie is survived by her siblings Mary Johnson Chilvers and husband Derek of Weston, MA; Douglas W. Fain, DDS, MD and wife Chris of Stilwell, KS; Amy Fain Roseman of Chapel Hill, NC; Jenny Oates and husband Jay C. Oates, MD; Barbara Fain Davis and husband Lance H. Davis, and John Wythe Fain II, all of Houston.
A service in celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 2pm at River Oaks Baptist Church, with a reception to follow. The family would like to thank everyone at MDACC, at every level, for the kindness, compassion, and respect shown to our sister throughout her illness, and request that in lieu of flowers a contribution be made in her memory to MDAnderson Cancer Center, Leukemia and
Stem Cell Research. https://gifts.mdanderson.org
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Pamela Watson
November 13, 2024
Nona was one of my students at UTMB. I just learned of her death. My condolences to her family. Nona was lovely. I am so sorry she is gone. Kindest regards, Pamela G. Watson Professor and Dean Emeritus UTMB school of Nursing
Dr. Thom Mendez
January 28, 2023
To the Fain Family,
My condolences on the passing of Nonie. May her memory be a blessing to you and all that knew and loved her.
Mary F Johnson
January 9, 2023
Dear Nonie,
You were born in the middle of all us siblings--so you were in a unique position to observe your brothers and sisters. You were both a big sister and a little sister, you were the baby, the middle child, or the eldest, depending on which one of us you were talking to--a firsthand course in power, its manifestations, and its uses. You saw all our strengths and weaknesses, you recognized everyone's foibles, you honed your observational skills on the antics of those surrounding you at home and at school, and eventually out in the working world. (And boy did you see a lot of foibles and antics!) But since you were a discreet and conservative person, those who relied on you always knew they were in safe and capable hands.
I am glad that YOU are now the one in safe and capable hands, glad you can move freely without pain, glad your worries are erased from your heart, glad you no longer need to work so hard, glad that you can rest.
But oh boy do I miss you, Nonie. I would give anything to have you back on this earth with your wise and curious self, able to go on an errand, or pick up the phone so that we could all talk or Zoom, or I could see you gather up your bag, car keys, dog and leash because well you'd "better get moving". And I know I'm not the only one....
Selfishly yours, xoxomary
Peg Woody
January 1, 2023
dear nonie, i hope you knew how loved and admired you were. you were the greatest friend. you had the best family; never a dull moment, when i'd come over to visit. now, you're off on a new adventure, with God by your side. i'll miss you, but you've left me with so many good memories. thank you,, nonie! with love, peg
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