Melissa Noble

Melissa K. Noble, 58, of Three Oaks died peacefully, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, following a short illness at Hanson Hospice Center in the comfort of her family's presence.

Her life began Oct. 22, 1967, in St. Joseph, Mich., the youngest of four children born to LaVern and Hannah Noble. She attended Gard School in St. Joseph, starting at the age of 3 and then transferred to Blossomland Learning Center. She graduated from there in the spring of 1994.

Melissa was active in many activities. She was a member of the swim team, synchronized swimming, and proudly represented Southwest Michigan in the Special Olympics in Mt. Pleasant, Mich., earning numerous medals. She also enjoyed bowling at Blossom Lanes in Benton Harbor and Diamond Bowl in New Buffalo.

Melissa's favorite summertime activity was spending time with her family at the cottage on Portage Lake in Three Rivers, swimming, riding on the pontoon, paddleboat and enjoying countless family gatherings. In school, she was taught to participate in different work programs, which led her to volunteer at the Three Oaks Township Public Library after graduation – a role she loved and continued until the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, after which she retired.

Melissa also participated at Gateway and later Harbor House, where she was reunited with friends from her school days. After her father's retirement in 1995, the family moved to Starr Road. Melissa and her dad spent countless hours together, often walking and enjoying different activities side by side. Melissa never met a stranger. Everyone who crossed paths with her instantly became her friend. She will be deeply missed by her family and all who were touched by her kindness and light. During her life, she brought joy to so many hearts – the past month she spent time at West Woods Bridgman, Michigan to her final days at Hanson Hospice Center.

Melissa will be greatly missed by family and friends. She is survived by her mother, Hannah Noble of Three Oaks, two sisters, Debbie McCartney of Sodus, Terri (Jerry) Turner of Berrien Springs, her favorite brother, Todd (Zoeann) Noble of Three Oaks, seven nieces and nephews, 14 great-nieces and nephews, one great-great-nephew and another expected in December.

She was preceded in death by her father, LaVern Noble, one brother-in-law Don McCartney, two uncles and three aunts.

Family and friends will gather from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025 with the service at 1 p.m. in Wagner Family Funerals Pobocik Chapel, 106 Ash St. East, Three Oaks.

Melissa will be laid to rest in Forest Lawn Cemetery at a time to be announced.

The family prefers contributions in memory of Melissa be made to the Three Oaks library, 3 North Elm St., Three Oaks, MI 49128.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagner Family Funerals Pobocik Chapel, Three Oaks. Please share a memory or a message online: wagnercares.com.