Gladys “Mahlene” Nokes, 83, of Tonganoxie, KS passed away August 25, 2026 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
Mahlene was born January 16, 1943, to Mahlon and Aileen (Freeman) Cook. She was united in marriage to Orval Dwight Nokes on June 25, 1964, who preceded her in death on August 11, 2005. Mahlene was also preceded in death by her parents, her stepson Ronnie Nokes, her son-in-law Marv Hiestand and her beloved grandson Colin Bennett.
Mahlene had a passion for flowers and worked many years as a Florist, even owning her own business in Tonganoxie, Village Floral. Mahlene loved flowers but her greatest love was her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Survivors include her stepdaughter Trish Hiestand, her son Rob (Paula) Crook, her daughter Tammy (Doug) Bennett, eight grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will be held October 11, 2026, at Ellie B’s in Tonganoxie, KS from 3:00-5:00 p.m. for all who would like to come.
