Willie Gary Nolan

Willie Gary Nolan, 62, of Abbeville, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Abbeville General Hospital.

A native and lifelong resident of Abbeville, Willie was a devoted husband, father, and deacon. He was a faithful member of Christ Community Church, where he served with quiet strength and sincerity. Those who knew him will remember his steady presence, his deep love for family, and the way he cared for those around him.

He is survived by his loving wife, Sylvia Hebert Nolan of Abbeville; one son, Paris Levine of Lafayette; five daughters, English Hebert (Troy) of Lafayette, Jaylen Hebert (Jabori) of Youngsville, Lechelle Hebert (Kee) of Houston, Summers Levine, and Twyla Bessard, both of Abbeville; six sisters, Sandra Shelvin (Donald), Julia Antoine (Nelson), Patricia Levy, Torsha Demouchet, and Ida Borden, all of Abbeville, and Christine Borden of Pascagoula, Mississippi; nine brothers, Pastor Terrence Wells (Cheryl) of Pascagoula, Mississippi, Willie Nolan Jr., Thaddeus Levy (Lou Ella), Anthony Levy (Yvette), Kenvern Mitchell (Yvette), Christopher Bell, Tyrus Kelly, Jerian Demouchet, and Rev. John Allen (Myra), all of Abbeville; seventeen grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two godchildren, Bailey Brown and Imani Davis; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie “Mus” Nolan Sr. and Marvis Fairley Nolan; four brothers, Anthony Borden, Willie K. Nolan, Cordray Lyons, and Mitchell Lewis; and two sisters, Joyce Guyton and Daisy Nolan.