Flora Elizabeth Boles' Obituary
Flora Elizabeth Boles, age 92, of Fredonia, died Sunday, October 31, 2010 at Golden Living Center of Fredonia. Flora was born February 11,1918, the daughter of John W., and Nellie (Aughinbaugh) Noakes.
Flora was born and raised around the Fall River, Kansas area, after graduating from Madison High School; she married Dean Boles on September 17, 1939. They continued to farm and live in rural Fall River. Flora worked several years as a secretary in the insurance and tax business in Fredonia. Flora and Dean were married for 53 years until his death of May 1993.
Flora was a member and very active in the Fall River United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Eastern Star, she enjoyed quilting and crocheting. Flora loved to mow her yard and then feed and watch the hummingbirds, she was also known for her pies. Most of all she enjoyed her family and friends
Flora is survived by:
Daughter:
Colleen Robert of Fredonia
7 Grandchildren, 16 Great Grandchildren, 4 Great Great Grandchildren
Flora was preceded in death by her parents; husband Dean, son Darryl Boles, sister Helen Shope, one grandson, one great great grandson, and a niece
Funeral Services will be held Friday, November 5, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. at the Fall River United Methodist Church, with Rev. Charlotte Coates officiating, burial to follow at the Mt. Zion Cemetery south of Fall River. Visitation will be held Thursday, November 4, 2010 from 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. with the family receiving friends from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Countryside Funeral Home. Memorials have been suggested to the Fall River United Methodist Church and may be left with the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. Services have been entrusted to: Countryside Funeral Home 420 S. 20th St. P.O. Box 247, Fredonia, KS 66736
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