Dorothy Noland

Funeral Services at Open Door Church of God, Monday, February 6, 2023 at 10:00 a.m., Rev. Roger Noland Officiating. Interment at 1:00 p.m. at Fort Sill National Cemetery, Elgin, OK under the direction of Hart-Wyatt Funeral Home in Walters. Memorial Donations can be made to the Open Door Church of God Building Fund.

Viewing on Sunday from 2:00-4:00 pm

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Dorothy Marie Noland was born to Andy Alexander and Mary Helen (Paylor) Suson on November 2, 1936 in Arcadia, FL and departed this life in Lawton, OK on January 29, 2023 at the age of 86 years, 2 months and 27 days.

Dorothy grew up Florida, California, Alabama and then on to Walters, OK as an early teen. She married Leon Ira Noland on August 3, 1955 at Walters and made their home in Lawton. In 1957, with Leon in the military, they were off to Boussac, France, then to Kentucky and back to Walters in 1962 for 2 years. She worked at Haggar Slacks in Temple. Then they moved to Nolanville, TX for 8 years while Leon was stationed at Fort Hood. While there she was employed at Terrylynn. They returned to Walters in February of 1972, never to move again.

Dorothy was an active member of Open Door Church of God. She served as church clerk for 40 years, did cleaning, taught Sunday school, counseled the Pastor and took care of babies. She enjoyed scrapbooking, sewing, quilting, shopping, taking care of the grandkids, flower gardening and yard work.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leon; and 7 brothers and sisters, Mary Belle Piatt, Andy Calvin “Bud” Suson, Carroll Wayne Suson, David Roy Suson, Kenneth Ray Suson, Juanita Ann Quick, and Gerry Dean Suson.

Dorothy is survived by her 3 children and their spouses, Al Noland and Nancy of Melissa, TX, Roger Noland and Kristi of Walters, Laura Marie Erwin and Alvin of Walters; 7 grandchildren, Kimberly Brummett, Jeffry Noland, Ryan Noland, Matthew Noland, Jennifer Rowell, Amy Garcia and Lucas Erwin; 12 great grandchildren, Linlee, Natalee, Weston, Greyson, Wyatt, Rhett, Caleb, Grace, Cy, Sarah, Everly and Brooks; 6 brothers and sisters, Christine Dutton of Walters, Aileen Stanphill of Walters, Gerald R. Suson of Walters, LaOna Lee Gonzales of Lawton, Terry Gene Suson of Walters, and Gina Suson of Walters; many beloved nieces, nephews and friends.