Patricia Ann Noles' Obituary
NOLES, Patricia Ann, age 82, of Springboro, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Kettering Medical Center.
Patricia graduated from Richard Weston School of Beauty. She had a passion for being a beautician and shared her talent and warm spirit with countless clients throughout her 40-year career. She started at The Cut Above Salon in Springboro, then continued to 10 Wilmington Retirement Community, and her longest time with clients was at St. Leonard CHI Living Communities in Centerville, and ended her career at Heartland of Kettering. Patricia truly loved doing hair and took pride in helping others feel beautiful and cared for.
She lived life fully and independently, always on the go and 100% active. Patricia enjoyed gardening, especially tending to her flowers, which brought her great joy each season. She was an avid bowler, proudly competing in a league and using her own bowling ball and shoes. She loved fishing on Lake Erie and even participated in bass fishing tournaments with her daughter, Tammy, at Caesar Creek Lake.
Family was the center of Patricia’s world. She treasured birthday dinners with her daughter, Easter egg hunts, and gathering with family, friends, and neighbors. She thoughtfully wrote cards for holidays, birthdays, and anniversaries, never missing an opportunity to make someone feel remembered and loved. She was sentimental at heart and delighted in collecting Beanie Babies, often gifting them to her grandchildren. She also enjoyed her Jewel Tea Autumn Leaf china, loved Hot Wheels, and was a devoted Elvis Presley fan. Above all, she was most proud of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Patricia will be remembered for her lively spirit, her thoughtfulness, and the joy she found in celebrating the people she loved.
Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Richard R. Noles, in 2001; her son, Richard L. Noles; her parents, Clarence Carr and Florence Hatfield; her brother, Thomas Carr; and her sister, Phyllis Jones. She is survived by her daughter, Tammy (Mark) Johnson; her five grandchildren, Eric Johnson (fiancé Danica), Tiffany (Justin) Reeves, Johnathan Noles, Tyler Noles, and Destiny (Nathan) Bowman; and her three great-grandchildren, Gunner Reeves, Spencer Reeves, and Kaylee Bowman; along with many extended family members and dear friends.
A celebration of life gathering will be held from 6 pm to 8 pm on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Stubbs-Conner Funeral Home in Waynesville. Condolences may be shared with the family at https://www.stubbsconner.com.
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