Lillard M. Noland, 86, a longtime resident of Leavenworth and Peshastin, died Tuesday Jan. 26, 2010 at her home in Peshastin with her family by her side. Lillard was born on June 5, 1923 to George Newton and Martha Ellen (Barnes) Rayfield at Big Greenbrier, Sevier County, Tenn. where she was raised and educated. As a young woman, she worked at the M&O Tea Room and later at the Oak Ridge Nuclear testing facility. She later came to Leavenworth where she lived with family and friends and worked as a fruit sorter in the warehouses. On Dec. 16, 1946, she married Everett Noland at Peshastin. The couple moved back to Tennessee until 1951 when they returned to Leavenworth. They then moved to the Blewett Junction where they owned and operated an orchard. Years later, Lillard went back to work at the warehouse sorting. After retiring, she stayed at home and took care of her husband and anyone else that needed her. In the late 80s, she went to the Wenatchee Valley College where she received her GED. Lillard loved to garden, growing vegetables and flowers. She also loved baking and cooking. Lillard is survived by her three sons, Steve Noland of Peshastin, Edward Noland of Peshastin and George Noland of San Francisco, Calif.; one daughter, Kathy Noland of Peshastin; one brother, Floyd Rayfield of Leavenworth; one sister, Rosetta Dunn of Leavenworth and one granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Everett and four brothers and four sisters. A Funeral Service of Commemoration to celebrate the life of Lillard M. Noland was held on Jan. 30, 2010 at Ward's Funeral Chapel in Leavenworth. Private family burial was in the Mt. View Cemetery. Visitation was held at Ward's Funeral Chapel on Jan. 29, 2010. Memorial contributions may be made in Lillard's name to the charity of ones choice.

Ward's Funeral Chapel, Leavenworth was in charge of the arrangements.