Funeral service for Mary Noel, age 78, of Fayetteville, TN will be conducted at 11 AM on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Moores Cemetery.
Mary was born on January 12, 1942 in Hopkinsville, KY to the late Willard George and Helen Thompson Barr. Ms. Noel graduated as salutatorian from Christian County High School in KY. She worked for Eagle Snacks and owned Noel Day Care. Mary was known as “Mama, Granny, or GiGi”, and loved caring for her children in her daycare and the elderly in the community. She enjoyed Crossword puzzles and was a member of the Maranatha Baptist Church. Mary passed away on January 2, 2021 at the Waters of Shelbyville, TN.
Survivors include her children, Kim Noel (the late Troy) Newgent of Fayetteville, Jill Noel (James) Price of Shelbyville, and Blane (Kimberly Ann) Noel of Fayetteville; grandchildren, Dionna Thomison, Troy Lee (Megan) Newgent, Jace (Christin) Noel, Brandon Noel, Chasity Noel, Alyssa Noel, and Kassidy Noel; great-grandchildren, Marley Livingston, Trace Newgent, Brinlee Newgent, Easton Newgent, Jaxon Noel, and Paisley Noel; siblings, Loretta (Charlie) Almy, Ralph (Donna) Barr, Yosie (John) Schlitz, and Pam (Jodi) Dillon; several nieces, nephews, and extended family. In addition to her parents and son-in-law, Mary was preceded in death by her brothers, Don Barr, Bill Barr, and Bobby Barr.
Visitation with the family will be from 4 PM until 7 PM on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Higgins Funeral Home. Those who are unable to attend the service on Wednesday may tune in live on the
Higgins Funeral Home website at www.higginsfh.com or watch a recording of the service on the obituary page for Ms. Noel.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Ms. Mary Noel.
A live broadcast of the funeral service will be available at the below link.
Watch webcast for Mary Noel:
https://webcasts.lifetributes.com/1111301
