Mauretta "Fran" Frances Nobles

Mauretta Frances "Fran" Nobles passed from this life on November 7, 2022. Fran entered the family of Claude and Maurine Grider Hill in Sulphur, Oklahoma on February 12, 1938.  She married Don Nobles on March 27, 1959 and they were great partners for 62 years. Fran received her bachelor's degree from East Central University and became a schoolteacher, then a preschool director and finally a director of Senior Centers in Edmond then Yukon. She was also a fulltime ministers' wife and a person of strong faith and mission. She and Don retired from ministry at the First United Methodist Church of Yukon.

Fran was preceded in death by her husband, parents, brothers, Jerry and Don Hill and sister, Mary Sue. She is survived by sons, Scott of Yukon and Kent (Kathy) of Normal, Illinois; grandchildren, Haven, Josh and Emily; sister, Claudell White of Yukon as well as nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. Special thanks to the many special people who took care of Fran during her journey with Alzheimer's.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Yukon First United Methodist Church on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. A lunch will be held at noon in the Christian Life Center with a celebration of life (sharing stories) for both Fran and Don Nobles. RSVP's are appreciated for the lunch at maurettafnobles@gmail.com .

Memorials can be made to: 1) the Senior Citizens Center of Yukon; 2) First United Methodist Church of Yukon; 3) St. Mark's United Methodist Church of Bethany; or the charity of your choice.

Fran was loving and sweet to the end. She was strong yet playful.  She showed up when you needed her. Her singing and laughter will be missed. She touched our lives in so many ways. Now she is free.