Emma Irene Noland's Obituary
Emma Irene Noland, age 95 of Longton, Kansas died Friday, September 29, 2017 at Fredonia Regional Hospital. Emma was born on February 21, 1922 in Udal, KS the daughter of Cecile Anthony and Emma Pearl (Ashworth) Busch.
On January 5, 1939 in Derby, KS, Emma married Leo Elvin Noland. Emma and Elvin were married for 35 years until his death on September 14, 1974. Including working on the family farm where she lived for 65 years, Emma worked for the postal service in Longton for 30 years until her retirement.
Emma was a resident of Elk County for 69 years. She helped with and worked with the Longton Free Fair for 42 of those years. When Emma was not working with the Fair Association, she loved to sew and make her family clothing and quilts. She also enjoyed playing cards and watching baseball. Most of all she loved being with her family and friends.
Emma is survived by:
2 Sons:
Leo Noland of Longton, KS
Jim Noland and wife Lisa of Longton, KS
2 Brothers:
John E. Busch of Augusta, KS
Lawrence Busch of Denard, Ark.
Sister:
Ruth M. Manning of Augusta, KS
2 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren
Emma was preceded in death by her parents, husband Elvin and 2 sisters: Lois Hagabusch and Bernice Spivey.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at 1:00 PM at the Longton United Methodist Church with Pastor Dena Allison officiating, burial to follow at the Mt Pleasant Cemetery south of Buxton. Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 3, 2017 from 5-7 PM at Countryside Funeral Home in Fredonia. Memorial contributions may be made to the Longton Free Fair Association and left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com Services entrusted to: Countryside Funeral Home 420 S. 20th St., P.O. Box 247, Fredonia, KS 66736
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