Nona Upright
Nona Mae Upright, 91, who always had a smile on her face, of Charlotte died at home Saturday, July 16, 2022. Nona was born March 25, 1931, in Vermontville, the daughter of Blake and Doris (Rogers) Makley. She was raised on farms during her younger years, and she enjoyed helping her dad feed the animals and drove a team of horses while putting up hay. She graduated from Vermontville High School in 1948 as co-salutatorian. She met Fay Upright at a dance during high school, and they were married on April 24, 1949. Her family brought her much joy. She loved spending time with all her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, loving them, learning from them, and sharing special times with them at Houghton Lake. Nona found time for reading, writing in her special book “The Book of Myself,” working in her yard and flower garden, painting with oil paints, sewing doll clothes for the Christmas Kiddie Program, embroidering, quilting for her great grandchildren, and loved baking bread and rolls. She was a life member of the Maple City Chapter #218 O.E.S. and a former Home Maker of the Year through the Eaton County Extension.
Nona is survived by her children, Debra Upright, James Upright and Brenda Newman; grandchildren, Heather Upright, Blake (Jennifer) Upright, Kelly Frazee, Lacie (Jake) Braman, Amy Forell; great grandchildren, Hannah Upright, Lauren Upright, Grace Upright, Marty Frazee, Audrey Frazee, Kylea Braman, Karley Braman, Khloe Braman, Stella Soloman, Noah Faubus, and Mya Faubus; sisters Judy Gordeneer, Jerrie (Dan) Drewyor and Joyce (Bob) Blake. She was predeceased by her parents; husband, Fay; daughter, Christine Upright; sister, Lois Myers; and brother -in-law, Dennis Gordeneer.
Friends are encouraged to support Nona’s family by attending her celebration of life or sharing memories on her Tribute Page at www.prayfuneral.com. Per Nona’s request, the family would like to invite close friends and family to join them for a gathering and luncheon in the Gardens at Pray Funeral Home, 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 12, 2022.