Dorothy Grant Noel

Dorothy May Grant Noel, 77, of Lancaster died Saturday evening, May 21, 2011 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born and raised in Folcroft, PA she was the daughter of Archie and Gertrude Grant and the wife of John N. Noel with whom she celebrated 53 years of marriage.. She attended Philadelphia School of the Bible (now known as Philadelphia Biblical University). She was involved in a variety of ministries including Sunday School teacher, prayer leader, Day Care teacher, youth leader, children’s story writer, she encouraged those who suffered from physical limitations and spoke at seminars. Despite suffering from a muscular disease for 43 years, she continued to be active in Ministry and to allow God to use her in the lives of many. She and her husband served in ministry for 30 years at Folcroft Union Church. They moved to America’s Keswick, Whiting, NJ, where they served on staff at the Colony of Mercy for 18 years. Most recently they lived at Calvary Fellowship Homes in Lancaster. Aside from her ministries, her personal interests were spending time with her family, friends and doing craft projects. Lovingly known as “Aunt Dottie” by many and as “Mommles” by her grandchildren, Dottie, in addition to her husband, is survived by her three sons John G., husband of Kathy J. Noel, Daniel B., husband of Colleen M. Noel, Mark D., husband of Cheryl L. Noel, and eight grandchildren, all of Lancaster. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Dottie’s Celebration of Life Funeral Service on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Church, 1051 Landis Valley Road, Lancaster, PA with the Rev. Todd Nathan officiating. Friends may call at the Church on Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until time of Service. Family and friends are invited to join the Noels for Dottie’s Graveside Service on Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 11:30 am at Whiting Memorial Park, 600 Route 530, Whiting, NJ. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made in Dottie’s name to Colony of Mercy at America’s Keswick, 601 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 .

Dorothy Grant Noel

May 23, 2011