Mrs. Nona Rae Warren was born June 6, 1952 in Delisle, Mississippi to parents, Oliver and Geraldine Swanier. She was the oldest child born to this union and was christened at St. Stephens Catholic Church in Delisle, MS.
Nona was a graduate of Pass Christian High in 1970 where she was voted the cutest and the wittiest of her Senior Class. She was also a member of the marching band. Nona went on to receive her Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from the "Sonic Boom of the South," Jackson State University.
Upon graduation, she relocated to Houston joining her brother, Oliver. During the course of her search for employment, she was interviewed by a gentleman in the human resources department by the name of Aaron Warren. She did not receive an offer of employment, however. that encounter led to a courtship and marriage. They married in 1977 and began a life together in Little Rock, Arkansas where they raised three children Aaron Jr., Erica, and Marcus.
Nona immediately made friends that became her family away from home. She met many of these friends at Ford Motor Credit Company where she worked as a credit analyst and collection specialist for 22 years until the local office was closed. She also met friends while attending St. John Missionary Baptist Church where she was baptized and became a member. In addition, she made lasting friendships with people in the neighborhood, around the city, and while being a member of the community based charitable organization ,Girls Incorporated, where they supported organizations such as Toys for Tots, Salvation Army's Angel Tree, and other local missions.
Nona loved to travel. She especially loved travelling back to her hometown of Pass Christian and to Houston to visit family and friends. She also enjoyed the cruises she took to the Caribbean and the Mediterranean with her husband. She was always very supportive and involved with her children's school, sports and social activities and loved spending time with her grandchildren.
Nona was preceded in death by her parents Oliver and Geraldine Swanier, mother in law Nellie Gibson, brother Oliver Graylin Swanier. brothers-in-law Raymond Warren and Carl Bowser, sister-in-law Pam Swanier. grandson Jadon, great grandson Steven and Godchild Demond.
She leaves to cherish her memory to her loving husband of 44 years, Aaron Warren; son Aaron Warren Jr (Jetrice); daughter Erica Warren; son Marcus Warren; grandchildren Aaron TII, Darius, Collin, Omari, Blaine, Naima. Dakota, Brooklynn, Ja'Zynnie, DaKhylan, Caleigh. Dallyce and 7 Great grandchildren.
She'll also be remembered by her loving siblings, sisters Wendelyn Swanier and Violet Bowser, and her brother Volme Swanier (Susie) and Godchildren Ivan, Shane, and Volme Jr along with a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends who truly adored her.