May G. Noble
March 17, 1920 – Aug. 10, 2016

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – May was born on March 17, 1920, to Thurman and Minnie Bryant in Dover, Tenn. She was the oldest of eight children.

At just 12 years old her mother died, leaving May to mother her seven younger siblings. This is how she found out that she had the natural ability to care for others and proved this throughout her life.

At age 18 she moved to St. Louis to attend college. She later moved to Alameda, Calif., where she worked at the Alameda Naval Base where she was in charge of the parts inventory for the entire base.

It was here where she met and married Fred Noble. They had three children together and in 1954 bought Cottage City Resort in Lucerne, Calif. After many successful years and many great memories May and Fred sold the resort in the early 1970s.

May became involved in real estate and opened her first Noble Realty Inc. office in Lucerne. Her business boomed and she soon had a “chain” of offices all around the lake. She remained active in real estate into her late 80s.

May and Fred bought Cal 20 Truck Stop in Upper Lake, Calif., and developed it into what it is now, Meadow Pointe Residential Park.

May was involved in many charities, clubs and organizations. In 2005 May received the Lake County Stars Life Time Achievement Award.

Through her busy and successful life she always found time to help anyone in need and her community. May’s children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the light of her life.

May is survived by her children, John and Ellen Noble, and George Noble; five grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by many.

May's family would like to thank Hospice Services of Lake County. Donations in her memory can be made to Hospice at 1862 Parallel Drive, Lakeport, CA 95453.

Visitation will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 1625 N. High St. in Lakeport, on Tuesday, Aug. 16, from 4 to 7 p.m. A memorial service will be held at the Upper Lake Seventh-day Adventist Church, 699 Second St., on Saturday, Aug. 20, at 3 p.m.

For further information please contact Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary at 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .