Nolan Logan "No No" Stanard

Nolan Logan "No No" Stanard, age 19 of Anna, died Wednesday, August 9, 2017 in Anna. He was born December 6, 1997 in Carbondale, the son of Douglas D. and Nora L. (Hardin) Stanard. Nolan is survived by his mother, Nora L. (Randall) Freeman of Marion; brothers, Jonathon Allen of Ashtabula, OH, and Jacob Stanard of Morehead, KY; step-sisters, Stephanie Tripp of Olmstead, Ashley Freeman of Anna, Whitney Freeman (fiancé, Shane Casonconi) of Benton, and Randi Freeman of Cambria; grandmothers, Maria Stanard of WI and Dorothy Freeman of Anna; aunts and uncles; cousins; nieces and nephews; dear friend, Becky Lewey of Alto Pass; other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his father. Nolan was full of life and had a smile that would light up the darkest room. He was a social butterfly who loved helping others even before himself. He touched the lives of everyone who crossed his path and left a permanent imprint on their hearts. In his spare time he enjoyed spending time with family or playing PS4 with friends. His true passion was for his art and writing his own lyrics for his songs. He used his music to fight his battle with addiction and help others in their battle to prevail. Nolan excelled in everything he did and did not take failure as an option. He loved to encourage people and also had a great way with words. He hoped to one day become a counselor for troubled youth. Nolan was truly one of a kind and knowing him was knowing a true friend, with a huge heart. He will be dearly missed by many and forever our guardian angel. The Freeman family dearly appreciate the love and care shown to him by Becky Lewey and her family. They never gave up on him even when the system failed him many times. They reached out to Nolan and treated him as one of their own. He thought highly of their family and cared about them greatly. Funeral services for Nolan Logan "No No" Stanard will be at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 17, 2017 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna with Adam Mach officiating. Friends may call after 5:00 p.m. and until the service hour at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 17, 2017 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home. Visitation Service Thursday, August 17, 2017,5:00PM-7:00PM Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Homes 301 West Spring Street Anna, Illinois 62906 Memorial/Funeral Service Thursday, August 17, 2017,7:00PM Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Homes 301 West Spring Street Anna, Illinois 62906