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1933
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Frances Noyan Obituary
Our dear mother, Frances M. Noyan, of Yuba City, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2022, at the age of 88. She was born September 20, 1933.
She was more than our mom. She was our best friend and she was Nana to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was funny, loving, always there for us and a wonderful mom. Our lives were filled with family gatherings and lots of love and laughter. She was the center of our family and the love she gave us was immeasurable.
She was a talented seamstress and gained many wonderful friends over the years through her work. She was an advocate for all animals but had a special place in her heart for her two cats, Oliver and Leo.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mehmet Noyan, Sr.; and her son, Michael Lawson.
She will be missed by her daughter, Nicki DeFord and her wife, Tammy; her daughter, Angela Christensen and her husband, Craig; her stepson, Mehmet Noyan, Jr. and his wife, Cathy; as well as several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; with a special acknowledgment to granddaughter, Kelsey Myers, that shared a special bond with her Nana.
In keeping with her wishes, there will be no funeral services. She requested cremation with donations made in her memory to ResQpaws, 1282 Stabler Lane, Suite 630 #315, Yuba City, CA 95993 or Claws, Paws N' Hooves Rescue, c/o Lori Quintanar, 4733 Road P, Orland, CA 95963.
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Memories and Condolences
for Frances Noyan
Ruenell Givans
May 26, 2022
My love and prayers go out to the family of Frances Noyan as they adjust to life without this amazing woman.
Although Fran worked for me 10-12 years at my fabric shop on Plumas Street in Yuba City, I always thought of her as a friend rather than an employee. She was so talented, conscientious, smart and reliable, it was a pleasure to work with her. I will miss her.
Jennifer Mank
May 20, 2022
Fran was a beautiful sweet soul. I loved how she talked about her kitties with such fondness. She will be missed by many. Prayers for peace and joy in the memories you share.
Roger & Joanne Simon
May 20, 2022
Sincere condolences to her family. Frances was a special women who will be missed.
Anne Craig
May 19, 2022
Dear Frances, I miss you. I admired you so much. It is heartbreaking to lose you. I will always remember you.
Nicki DeFord
May 19, 2022
Our Mom was an amazing person. She has so many friends and family that love her unconditionally. She loved her cats and took care of at least 4 feral cats, not just feeding them, but getting them fixed and giving them safe shelter. She was an amazing seamstress and I will be forever grateful that she taught me to sew. She had so many stories about her life in France and moving to the states and becoming a citizen almost 60 years ago. She loved this country and the freedom that it stands for. I will miss her every day for the rest of my life.
I love you mom.
Johnny Noyan
May 19, 2022
Thoughts and prayers with you all. I will miss Nana, one of the toughest and at the same time most kind woman I´ve ever met. She was never my "step-grandmother" always just Nana who you could count on.
Lee Jones
May 17, 2022
Sad and shocked to hear of Fran´s passing She had just altered some clothes She was devoted to her family and cats. She was a caretaker for her son until he died. Fran was a talented seamstress for many years and well known in Yuba City
Bob and I shall miss her. Condolences to her family.
Vicki Stevenson
May 16, 2022
My Thoughts and Prayers to Frances family and children this is such a loss to our community. Have known her for many years and daughter went to school with Angela...Will miss her.
Roberta Steele
May 14, 2022
Amazing Mother,Nana,Mother-in Law and dear friend.
Today with our broken hearts and heavy sadness let the treasured memories we have of her help us at this time. She truly loved her family, home and pets! They meant everything to her.
I´m so thankful to know her and honored to call her my friend.
Bert
Roberta Steele
May 14, 2022
Amazing Mother,Nana,Mother-in Law and dear friend
Today with our broken hearts
heavy sadness let the treasured
Memories that we have of her help us at this time.Knowing Fran
for all these years, I know she loved her family they meant everything to her. So proud of them and shared awesome stories of them.
I´m truly thankful for our friendship and she´ll be in my heart for ever.
Bert
Angela Christensen
May 13, 2022
Not only was she a great mom but she was my best friend. She has always been there for me. There are no words to describe how much she will be missed.
mehmet noyan
May 13, 2022
while Fran was my stepmother i felt very comfortable calling her mom. she was the American dream. she was an immigrant from France who assimilated quickly and worked very hard and right up to when she was put in the hospital. i will miss her greatly
Christine Dorn
May 13, 2022
I am very sad to hear of Fran´s passing. She altered my clothes my whole life it seems. She was an excellent seamstress but more importantly she was a wonderful person. I will miss her very much.
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