COETA SUE GARRETT NICHOLS, 86, passed
away peacefully into the loving arms of her
Heavenly Father on March 22, 2026.
Her Life: Born on Aug. 9, 1939 in Dublin, TX
(Home to the Original Formula of Dr. Pepper) to
Charlie Lee Garrett (RHS-Faculty) & Oma Dee Guy.
Sue attended Ranger Jr. College & then married
her high school sweetheart, Billy Mac Nichols
(RHS-1954), at 19 years old. She proudly claimed
her greatest job and highest calling was being
dedicated to her family as a homemaker.
Her Legacy: Sue was a woman of immense faith,
and creativity. She faithfully cared for her
husband, children and friends. Sue loved to
travel and had wonderful stories of living in
Alaska. Known for her kindness and artistic
gifts, she discipled ladies in the Bible, and
enjoyed creating beautiful ceramics and quilts.
Sue also had the gift and loyalty to collect
lifetime friends as well as even making new
ones at the very end of her life. She also
remained faithful to her birth home by enjoying
a daily Dr Pepper! She would say, "There isn't
much a Dr. Pepper can't fix!" Her greatest joy,
however, was her family. She was the heart of
every gathering and the "glue" that held everyone
together.
She is survived by: Her beloved children: Kelly
Nichols, Kim (Kevin) Abbrat, Jeff (Nicole) Nichols;
grandchildren: Kelsey (Caleb) Prather, Kaleb
(Christy) Abbrat, Konner, Kristianna Abbrat,
Zachary, Elena Nichols; great-grandchildren,
Beau, Brody, Ambrose Prather, Lian, Elias Abbrat;
sibling, Jim Tom Garrett (RHS-1968, Judy). As well
as many nieces, nephews, cousins & lifetime of
friends.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband
of 60 years Billy Mac Nichols, brother Chuck Garrett
(RHS-1961), and parents.
Visitation will be held at American Heritage Funeral
Home, 10710 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, TX
77038, US, on April 10, 2026, from 10:30 am to 11:45
am, followed by a Celebration of Life at the same
location from 11:45 am to 12:45 pm.
A Committal Service will take place at Houston National
Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77038,
US, on April 10, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm.
A Reception will follow at American Heritage Funeral
Home, 10710 Veterans Memorial Dr, Houston, Texas 77038,
on April 10, 2026, from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations
be made to Camp Hope in Houston: ptsdusa.org
She has fought the good fight, she has finished the
race, and she has kept the faith. While our hearts
are heavy, we rejoice in the certain hope that she
is now resting in the arms of her Savior, hearing
the words, "Well done, good and faithful servant."