Obituary for Amy Furber

Amy Lyndell (Nottingham) Furber

June 21, 1966 ~ July 28, 2020 (age 54)

Amy Lyndell Nottingham-Furber – age 54, beloved wife and mother, was called to her eternal resting place on Tuesday, July 28, 2020.

Amy entered this world on June 21, 1966 in Fontana, California born to Owen D. “Bud” Nottingham and Judith Welch Nottingham. She grew up in Ponca City attending the First Lutheran School and graduating from Po High in 1984. She advanced her education obtaining a bachelor degree in Biology from Oklahoma State University and then receiving her Master’s degree in Management-Engineering and Technology from Oklahoma State University. While living in Ponca City, Amy worked at her parents’ businesses, the Tastee Freez and then later Nottingham’s Grand Cafe. In 1985 while working at the Tastee Freez, she met the love of her life, Randy Furber and were married on May 16, 1987 at Sunset Lake. They made their home in Ponca City, OK. Upon graduation from OSU, Amy began her employment with Conoco. She was instrumental in setting up their new Carbon Fiber lab. Following the lab set-up, she became a Quality Control Specialist for Conoco-Phillips and Phillips 66. Amy loved being a mother, and loved her role as a baseball mom and attending all the games she could. She also enjoyed photography, quilting, traveling, baking, cooking and spending time with family.

Amy was preceded in death by grandparents, John and Mary Nottingham and Fred and Juanita Welch.

Those left behind to cherish her memory are her beloved husband of 33 years, Randy Furber; son, Joseph Furber and wife Natalie of Ponca City, OK; parents, Owen D. “Bud” and Judith Nottingham of Ponca City, OK; sister, Kim Bridges and husband Dennis of Knoxville, TN; brother, Steve Nottingham of Ponca City, OK; niece, Aubrey Powers of New York City, NY; and nephews, Drew Bridges of Knoxville, TN, Lane French and Dakota French, both of Ponca City, OK.

The family will receive friends 4:00-6:00 PM on Sunday, August 2, 2020, at Grace Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM on Monday, August 3, 2020, in the First Lutheran Church with Pastor Ned Moerbe officiating. Interment will follow at Round Grove Cemetery. Online guest registry is available at www.gracememorialchapel.net