Obituary for Mrs. Clara Lee (Peterson) Noland-Pope
Clara was born in Hurtsboro, Alabama to Mr. John Henry and Addie (Pugh) Peterson. She was the eldest sibling of six children, Carrie Williams, John Peterson Jr., Rev. Dr. Johnnie Mae Joplin, Esaw Peterson and Berniece Fails.
Clara married Mitchell Noland and was a military wife and traveled the world. Clara resided in Nuremburg, Germany for several years and then returned to the United States. Clara later married Clarence Bernard Pope, who has preceded her in death. Clara attended Ypsilanti High School and Washtenaw Community College. Clara had a career as a Patient Care Technician for The Bryant Community Clinic, worked for The University of Michigan, President of the Bryant Senior Royal Club and a Foster Grandparent for The Ann Arbor School System.
Clara was an activist for The Greater Ann Arbor City Hall Community Program and was instrumental in creating The Bryant Neighborhood Improvement Project, Stone School Road Reconstruction and The Beautification Project of Southeast Ann Arbor. She received the Mayor's Award for Outstanding Service in 2016. Clara was a lifelong member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, where she was on the Mother’s Board, The Nurses Auxiliary and The Kitchen Committee. Clara was loved by all and was a wonderful daughter, sister, mother, friend, neighbor and will be greatly missed by her loved ones.
Clara leaves to mourn and cherish her memories her brother, John Peterson Jr; sister, Rev. Dr. Johnnie Mae Joplin; sister-in-laws, Mitzy Peterson and Cleo Peterson; her eight children, Michael Noland, Rosalind (Michael) Anderson of Las Vegas, Charles “Allen” Noland, Marla Lynn Noland, Shirley (Quince) Lipsey, Eric (LaTina) Noland, Paul (Carly) Noland Sr. and the youngest Maria Nefertiti Noland; grandchildren, Regina Addington, Alysha Noland, Paul Noland Jr., Ariel Smith, Jonah Noland, Taylor Arnez Anderson, Alexus Lilly, Marissa Noland, Eliza Noland; great-grandchildren, Shakari Elizabeth Noland, Bella Jane Noland, Jaidon Thompson, Tristan Pittman, Benjamin John-Paul Noland, Nalaha Lilly, Zaidin Noland, and Areia Wyn; special nieces,Yolanda Davis, Desiree Cross, and a host of other family members.
Mother
We had a wonderful mother,
One who never really grew old;
Her smile was made of sunshine,
And her heart was solid gold;
Her eyes were as bright as shining stars,
And in her cheeks fair roses you see.
We had a wonderful mother,
And that’ s the way it will always be.
Rest Well Dear Mother……………….In The Arms of God!
PSALM 23
(A Psalm of David.) The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
Please sign the Tribute Wall and share a memory of Clara.
Clara married Mitchell Noland and was a military wife and traveled the world. Clara resided in Nuremburg, Germany for several years and then returned to the United States. Clara later married Clarence Bernard Pope, who has preceded her in death. Clara attended Ypsilanti High School and Washtenaw Community College. Clara had a career as a Patient Care Technician for The Bryant Community Clinic, worked for The University of Michigan, President of the Bryant Senior Royal Club and a Foster Grandparent for The Ann Arbor School System.
Clara was an activist for The Greater Ann Arbor City Hall Community Program and was instrumental in creating The Bryant Neighborhood Improvement Project, Stone School Road Reconstruction and The Beautification Project of Southeast Ann Arbor. She received the Mayor's Award for Outstanding Service in 2016. Clara was a lifelong member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, where she was on the Mother’s Board, The Nurses Auxiliary and The Kitchen Committee. Clara was loved by all and was a wonderful daughter, sister, mother, friend, neighbor and will be greatly missed by her loved ones.
Clara leaves to mourn and cherish her memories her brother, John Peterson Jr; sister, Rev. Dr. Johnnie Mae Joplin; sister-in-laws, Mitzy Peterson and Cleo Peterson; her eight children, Michael Noland, Rosalind (Michael) Anderson of Las Vegas, Charles “Allen” Noland, Marla Lynn Noland, Shirley (Quince) Lipsey, Eric (LaTina) Noland, Paul (Carly) Noland Sr. and the youngest Maria Nefertiti Noland; grandchildren, Regina Addington, Alysha Noland, Paul Noland Jr., Ariel Smith, Jonah Noland, Taylor Arnez Anderson, Alexus Lilly, Marissa Noland, Eliza Noland; great-grandchildren, Shakari Elizabeth Noland, Bella Jane Noland, Jaidon Thompson, Tristan Pittman, Benjamin John-Paul Noland, Nalaha Lilly, Zaidin Noland, and Areia Wyn; special nieces,Yolanda Davis, Desiree Cross, and a host of other family members.
Mother
We had a wonderful mother,
One who never really grew old;
Her smile was made of sunshine,
And her heart was solid gold;
Her eyes were as bright as shining stars,
And in her cheeks fair roses you see.
We had a wonderful mother,
And that’ s the way it will always be.
Rest Well Dear Mother……………….In The Arms of God!
PSALM 23
(A Psalm of David.) The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
Please sign the Tribute Wall and share a memory of Clara.