Mary Frances Noland

Mary Frances Noland, 78, a resident of rural Advance, MO, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at Southeast Hospital. She was born December 15, 1933 in Gordonville, MO to the late Henry and Opal (Hitt) Amelunke. Mary was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and worked as a telephone operator for AT&T for 12 years. She was an avid gardener and loved her pets. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Ronald Noland of rural Advance, MO; daughter, Susan Shoaf (Gary) of Bartlett, TN; son, Paul Noland (Nancy) of Perryville, MO; grandchildren, Adam and Erica Abernathy, Seth, Ryan and Nathan Noland; brother, Melvin Amelunke (Iola) of rural Jackson, MO. Visitation will be held Friday, July 20, 2012 from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 21, 2012 at the funeral home with Pastor Tom Sullenger officiating. Burial will follow at Cape County Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be sent to Grace United Methodist Church, 521 Caruthers Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701. Online condolences may be shared at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com