Beverly Noffel

Beverly Homra Noffel, 87 of Cape Girardeau passed away peacefully at home on May 1, 2025. She was born Beverly Ann Homra on September 9, 1937 in Ridgley, Tennessee to Kimlin and Louise Baddour Homra. She graduated as valedictorian from Ridgley High School in 1955. Beverly attended Memphis State, now University of Memphis, for two years which is where she met the young handsome dental school student, Eddie Noffel. While it turned out to be a nearly 68 year love affair, it didn't start out that way. Beverly would tell the story about Eddie picking her up for their first date. She thought he was such a nerd because he brought an umbrella. One night she was recounting the date with her grandchildren when one of her grandsons asked, "Bebe, was it raining?" She said it was, and we all had a good laugh about the 'nerd' and his umbrella. For her groom, it was love at first sight. So deeply that he recalls being at a family wedding with Beverly as his date and so in love that he couldn't eat a bite! On June 16, 1957 they were married and moved to Norfolk, VA for Eddie to serve as a dentist in the Navy. In 1958 Eddie attended orthodontic school in St. Louis at Washington University. Upon graduation the young couple moved to Cape Girardeau where he had purchased a practice from Dr. Paul Sponeman. The Noffels had a wonderful life. Beverly quickly became a part of the Cape community raising four girls. She was a devoted volunteer at Centenary Methodist Church leading Vacation Bible School with Lauchette Low and taking on the responsibility of the conformation class of 6th graders long after her girls were past that age. She also delivered meals for Meals on Wheels through the church often taking one of her young daughters with her to say hello to those they visited. Beverly was an amazing host and loved to entertain, whether it was for her friends, her girls' friends, hosting a supper club or a republican fundraiser or young ladies for a hat party. Many young Cape Girardeau girls have fond memories of the tea parties she hosted in the living room on Brookwood Drive. Beverly could throw a party! Cooking was Beverly's favorite hobby and she was an amazing cook. She took cooking classes all over the world and she and Sue Hunt taught cooking classes at Southeast Missouri State University. The classes ranged from holiday favorites, Italian, party appetizers and even some Lebanese recipes she learned from her mother and grandmother. Thankfully, Eddie loved to eat which made her hobby even more fun. She was also a secret athlete starting with playing guard on the Ridgely High School basketball team. She loved to run the neighborhood streets and belonged to a biking group that would ride the Cape County narrow winding roads three days a week and go as far as 50 miles in a day. They would stop along the way for a biscuit at Hardee's to refuel before heading home. Beverly was an active member of the Chapter GF of PEO for 57 years and a member of the Gamma Eta chapter of Alpha Delta Pi sorority. Most of all she loved her family and was happiest when they were together, especially her beloved Eddie. Their nearly 68 years of marriage was truly a love story with Eddie referring to her as the 'love of his life' until her last breath. Eddie and his four daughters would like to thank the amazing women who cared for Beverly. There are no words to express the gratitude for the gentleness and loving care of their wife and mother. Jill Essner and her team - Angie Hency, Tammy Benning, Danae Clark, Sue Thompson Joanna Gray, and Traci Brown. She is proceeded in death by her parents and brother, Dr. Charles Homra, of Murray, KY. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Eddie Noffel and four daughters. Nancy Miller and husband Robert, Kaffee Hopkins and Husband Bill, Edwina Johnson, Sara Summerour and husband Jim. Grandchildren Meredith Miller, Katharine Miller, Andrew Miller, Park Summerour and wife Chelsea, Billie Summerour and one great grandson, John (Jack) Noffel Summerour. Honorary pallbearers are Robert Miller, Jim Summerour, Bill Hopkins, Andrew Miller, Park Summerour, Mark Homra, Jim Baddour and Skipper Homra. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Centenary Methodist Church, 300 North Ellis, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 or the Hamra-Homra Family Club, 641 Headden Drive, Ridgely TN 38080. Visitation will be from 11:00 to 1:00 with a funeral immediately following both at Centenary Methodist Church, 300 North Ellis, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701. Following the burial, please help celebrate Beverly's life at the Noffel home, 2435 Brookwood Dr. Cape Girardeau, MO 63701. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com. Ford & Sons Funeral Home - Mt. Auburn is in charge of arrangements.

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Beverly Noffel

September 9, 1937 - May 1, 2025