Obituary of Frances Noblin Shaw

Frances Noblin Roop was born in Radfort, Virginia on March 24, 1930.  She was one of two children born from the union of the late Thomas H. Roop and the late Della (Brown) Roop.

Frances would be blessed with the birth of four children:  David, Wanda, Patty, and Darlene.   She humbly cared for the needs of her family as a homemaker.   Frances was known for her caregivers heart and her loving and kind disposition.   More than anything, Frances, cherished family time.   She loved to host family events, and often prepared large meals to feed all of the visitors.   Her guests dined on delicious home cooked meals of spaghetti, roast, and chicken to name a few.  Grandchildren became a staple of her life and she was so proud of each and every one of them.

Always an inside person, Frances loved to challenge her mind with puzzles.   She also enjoyed going out in the community, and playing bingo with friends.   Frances loved her Savior Jesus Christ, she cherished her time in worship and never missed an opportunity when she was able to go to church at Monroe Full Gospel.

Frances Noblin Shaw, age 90, of Monroe passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Wellspring Lutheran Services.   In addition to her parents her passing was preceded by a son:  David Shaw; a daughter-in-law:  Gail Ferguson; and a sister:  Irene Basilere.

To cherish her memory she leaves three daughters:  Wanda Lindsay of Tennessee, Patty Bates of Monroe, and Darlene (Larry) Wallace of Monroe; one brother:  Arlie Roop of Tennessee; five grandchildren:  Allen (Brittany) Bates, Frances Lindsay, Susan Phillips, Stephanie Wallace, and Elizabeth Joseph; seven great grandchildren:  Nevaeh, Liliana, Troy, Easton, Samantha, Angel, and Matthew; two great-great grandchildren:  Bethany and Robert; and several nieces and nephews.

Due to social gathering restrictions, a private gathering and service will be held at Merkle Funeral Service, South Monroe; 14567 South Dixie Highway (734) 241-7070.   Pastor Harold Raines of Monroe Full Gospel Church will officiate.   Friends may watch the service at 11:00am, Tuesday, May 13, 2020 through Zoom (please call for login information) or by live FACEBOOK stream on the Merkle Funeral Service Facebook page.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family to assist with funeral arrangements.  Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort, share a photo, or make a donation by visiting CROWDFUNDING at www.merklefs.com.