Rita Nolen Halterman

Rita Nolen Halterman, 81, entered into eternal rest on November 29, 2021.  Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 St. Teresa Dr, Charleston.  The family will receive friends between 5:00 and 7:00 PM Monday evening at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy.  The Rosary will be recited at 6:00 PM.  Online condolences may be offered at www.CharlestonFunerals.com

Rita Nolen Halterman was born March 24, 1940, in Charleston, SC to Thomas Joseph Nolen and Cynthia Rosalie Nolen. She went to Bishop England High School and Villanova University. She taught English for many years. She moved to North Carolina where she met and married Bill Halterman in 1981. She worked as an office manager for several companies in Greensboro and Morehead City. After her husband’s death in 2007, she moved to Charleston, SC.

Rita lived at St. James Place on James Island. She loved this community and its friendly atmosphere. She was a very social person and loved meeting the other residents. She would arrange ice cream socials and exercise groups. Rita loved feeding the fish in their pond and other wildlife in the area. Upon coming back to Charleston, she reached out to her high school classmates and helped arrange reunions. She really enjoyed having lunch and dinner with her close friends.

Rita is preceded in death by her husband, Bill Halterman; her brother, Tommy Nolen; sisters, Mary Nolen Duc, Charlotte Nolen Hughes and Jean Nolen Jennings.

Rita is survived by her brother, Edward Nolen (Morgan); her sisters, Ruth Nolen Close, Fay Nolen Clippard (Jim), Fran Nolen, Cynthia Nolen and Toni Nolen Franklin (Jack), as well as 20 nieces and nephews and many great-nieces and nephews.

Arrangements by James A. McAlister, Inc. (843) 766-1365.