Gayla Elayne Noe

Gayla Elayne Noe, age 74, of Orleans Twp., passed away at her granddaughter’s home in Grand Rapids on Monday, April 8, 2024. She was born in Greenville, MI on February 24, 1950, the daughter of Arthur and Esther (Pierson) Hodson. Gayla grew up in Orleans and was a graduate of Belding High School in 1968. A year later, she married Craig Noe, then of Galesburg, IL, June 27, 1969. It wasn’t long before they became a family of four. After raising her children, Gayla went back to school to further her education. In 1992 she graduated from Grand Valley State University with a Bachelor’s degree in education. For the next 13 years, she taught third and fourth grade students at Faith Community Christian School. During her summers off Gayla would tend to her gardens and help Craig on the farm. She loved being a farmer’s wife. Gayla was a loving wife, and a doting mother and grandmother. She loved to spend time with her family, and especially enjoyed teaching her grandchildren new things. Gayla’s faith in Christ was the center of her life. As a devoted Christian, she played an active role in the life of her church. Gayla was tremendously steadfast in everything she did. She was humble and seldom complained. The family wishes to express their firm confidence and joy that Gayla’s soul is now in the presence of her loving Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ. She will be deeply missed by her family, and is survived by her husband of 54 years, Craig Noe; children, Melinda (Brian) Gelder, and David (Tara) Noe; grandchildren, Lia Gelder, Marcus (Kelly) Gelder, Owen (Sally) Gelder, Ruby Gelder, Frederick Noe, Jillian Noe, Lucius Noe, and Sophia Noe; great grandchildren, Joanna Gelder and Charlie Gelder; and many nieces and nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Rean Hodson, and Byron Hodson. Memorial services for Gayla will take place at Redeemer Orthodox Presbyterian Church (8605 Fulton St. East, Ada MI 49301) on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 4:00 pm. Officiants are Rev. Chuck Cutsinger and her son, Rev. David Noe. The family invites guests to join them for refreshments and a time of fellowship at the church following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Sophia’s House of Trinity Health Grand Rapids. Private graveside services were held at Orleans Cemetery. Memories and messages of condolence may be shared at www.jffh.com.

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