Madolyn Irene Noble

Madolyn Irene Crow Noble of Brownfield, passed away at the age of 90 after a life well-lived on August 27, 2025. She was active, lived alone, and drove up till the last few days of her life.

Graveside service will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Terry County Memorial Cemetery. There will be a family visitation from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Friday, August 29, 2025, at Brownfield Funeral Home.

Born November 17, 1934, in Henderson, Texas, to John Leroy Crow and Madolin Irene (Thompson) Crow. Madolyn had an identical twin sister, Gwendolyn Leah (Crow) Gammill. They grew up in oil field communities since their daddy worked for H.L. Hunt. Much of their growing-up years were spent in New London, Texas, where they attended school until they moved to Snyder, where Madolyn graduated from high school as Valedictorian.

Madolyn attended Texas Tech and earned a degree in Mathematics. While at Tech she played in the Red Raider band.

Following graduation, Madolyn moved to Midland to work for Humble Oil Company, a position she held until her marriage to Robert Lee Noble, Jr. (Bob) of Brownfield on June 7, 1957. Together they had two children, Robert Lee Noble, III and Camille Noble.

Madolyn taught for many years in Brownfield, as a Language Arts and Mathematics teacher, then, following raising her family, returned to the classroom as a Mathematics instructor until her retirement.

Bob and Madolyn were active members of First Baptist Church, where for decades she served as a Sunday School leader and many other volunteer positions. She wanted everyone to know and follow Christ.

Madolyn was also active in the community, as a member of the Beta Sigma Phi and Alpha Omega Study Club, Delta Kappa Gamma Society, Terry County Retired Teachers Association, AAUW, Brownfield Art Association, and the Brownfield Historical Society.

A talented artist, seamstress, and needlepoint worker, her legacy of love is cherished by all that knew her.

She was preceded in death by her husband Bob after 59 years of marriage, and her twin sister Gwendolyn.

She is survived by son Robert Lee III and his wife Candy of Lucas; daughter, Camille Noble of Carrizozo, New Mexico; granddaughters, Melissa Phillips and her husband Francis of College Station; Christian Drake and her husband Chad of Highland Village; and Danielle Aguilar and her husband Kevin of Allen; great grandchildren, William, Robert, Hannah and Andrew Phillips; Issac, Alexandra, Gideon and Timothy Drake; Luke Aguilar: sister-in-law, Chara Beniah of Maybank; and a large extended family.

A heartfelt thank you to all those that cared for Madolyn – UMC doctors and staff and Interim Hospice of Brownfield for their compassion and care. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Brownfield building fund.