MENDOTA - Ramona J. Noble, 86, of Mendota passed away peacefully in her home June 6, 2020 with her family by her side. She was cared for by OSF Hospice of Ottawa.

A Celebration of Life will be held at later date. Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota is assisting the family.

Ramona was born June 9, 1933 in Old Hickory, Tenn. to Leonard Riley and Tommie Elizabeth (Page) Parnell. She married John Noble on Dec. 26, 1954 in Alexandria, Va.

Survivors include her husband of Mendota; one son, Robert “Bob” Noble of Elkhorn, Neb.; one daughter, Debora “Deb” Sisney of Darien; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers and sisters.

Ramona worked as a receptionist for Krenz Dentistry in Mendota for many years. She and her husband spent their winters in Florida. She loved the ocean and beaches. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Mendota. She will be missed by many.

Memorials may be directed to OSF Hospice of Ottawa or a Humane Society of the donor’s choice.