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 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
28 Comments To "Mary Noel"
#1 Comment By Linda Holland On January 3, 2021 @ 12:53 pm
Blane, Kim, and Jill – I am so sorry to learn of the death of your dear mother. Thinking of all of you.
#2 Comment By Dena and Jimmy Kincaid On January 3, 2021 @ 12:56 pm
Kim, Jill, Blane and family…
Prayers are with you and all who knew and loved your mom. I’ve known your family a long time. Your mom was such a sweet lady. Hold tight to those precious memories of her; they will get you through the hard days to come.
#3 Comment By Billie Morrison On January 3, 2021 @ 1:25 pm
So sorry Kim and family for the loss of your mom. What a beautiful lady and so sweet.
#4 Comment By Hilda Marty-Mann On January 3, 2021 @ 1:39 pm
Kim, Jill, Blane and grandchildren. May God surround you with his care during this time. Blessing to all of you.
#5 Comment By Agnes Marie Barnes On January 3, 2021 @ 1:46 pm
Sorry to learn of your Mothers passing. My thoughts and prayers ate with you. Agnes Marie Barnes
#6 Comment By Linda F. Williams On January 3, 2021 @ 2:05 pm
Blane, Kim and Family: My heart goes out to you over your loss of Mary. She was always so sweet and I know you treasure those memories. You are in my prayers.
#7 Comment By Barbara Bates On January 3, 2021 @ 2:09 pm
Jill. I am so sorry to hear of your mother’s death We will be praying for you as well as your family. We love you. CN and Barbara
#8 Comment By Ralph Barr On January 3, 2021 @ 2:45 pm
This is from Mary’s brother Ralph. I am so upset that the present Covid-19 pandemic surge has resulted in my decision to not travel to Fayetteville for Mary’s service.
I am so proud to have been the 8th child of Willard and Helen Barr. I learned so much from Mary and all my brothers and sisters as well as our parents. We were so blessed to have loving Christian parents who were examples of strong faith, dedication to family, an a work ethic that all of us have exhibited. Mary was able to achieve so much in her lifetime in spite of having to endure more than most. She raised her family while working very hard and was a friend and help to many others. She helped her grown children, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren in many ways and I am sure each one of them is so very grateful for her steadying influence in their lives. To Mary’s children and grandchildren, great-grandchildren I want to say I know how deeply you must be grieving. But, draw close to each other and draw strength from friends and family and from God’s promise of salvation for believers and followers of Christ. Although the grief will come in strong waves for a long time, sometimes going through this can help you grow and become stronger.
Mary, I will miss you and I will always remember our times as a large family growing up together the most.
#9 Comment By Rachel Chandler (Barr) On January 3, 2021 @ 3:20 pm
I’m so sorry and sad for your loss. I have such fond memories of Aunt Mary. She was a happy and fun person to be around on our visits and reunions.
#10 Comment By Lereca Hicks Swinford On January 3, 2021 @ 4:34 pm
Iam sorry for the loss of your mom. Prayers with your family.
#11 Comment By Lenace Hyde On January 3, 2021 @ 4:41 pm
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear Mother. Blane, Jill, Kim, Jace, and family, please know you are in my prayers for comfort and peace at this time.
Lenace Hyde
#12 Comment By Amy Hall On January 3, 2021 @ 4:45 pm
Kim, Jill, and Blane, I am so sorry to hear this. I have been honored to know Ms. Mary for many years. She has always been such a sweet customer and friend of mine. May you each feel God’s comfort during this difficult time and experience His peace that transcends all understanding. Her memory will live on through each of you.
#13 Comment By Chaplain Dionne On January 3, 2021 @ 6:28 pm
Very sorry for the loss of Ms Mary. Prayers are with family and friends.
May the peace of Christ rule in your hearts and the comfort of the Holy Spirit embrace you.
#14 Comment By Diana McBay On January 4, 2021 @ 11:04 am
Kim, Jill, Troy, so sorry for the loss of your mother. She was the sweetest lady, hold on to those memories, that and Faith will get you through.
#15 Comment By Robert & Marianne Thomison On January 4, 2021 @ 11:04 am
Kim, Jill, and Blaine, we can’t begin to tell you how sorry we were to hear of your Mom’s death. We loved her and know that she is now with our Lord and not in pain anymore. We are praying for you and the other family members. We love you and God’s Blessings.
#16 Comment By DeLois Thompson On January 4, 2021 @ 5:16 pm
To the family,
I am so saddened to hear of Ms Mary’s passing. She kept some of my children at the daycare at West End Baptist. May God hold you closely during this hard time.
#17 Comment By Kathy Shelton On January 4, 2021 @ 6:57 pm
I worked with this beautiful sweet lady at eagle snacks! She was a fine lady, I called her mother Mary she was always watching out for me! Rest In Peace dear friend, Praying for all the family!🙏❤️
#18 Comment By Jimmy and Janice Towry On January 4, 2021 @ 9:10 pm
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family!!
#19 Comment By Melissa McCool On January 4, 2021 @ 10:28 pm
Jill,Kim ,Blane and family
I am so sorry about the passing of your mother. Mary was such a sweet and kind loving person. I worked with her at Donalson for several years. We also remained good friends. I know she will definitely be missed but now she has her angel wings. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers. May God put his loving arms around you and comfort in this time of grief. With Love Melissa
#20 Comment By Brenda Ables On January 4, 2021 @ 11:00 pm
Mary was a wonderful person. She cared for the children at West End Baptist Church daycare. My daughter loved “Ms Mary”. I will always be thankful for her.
#21 Comment By Mike & Jeanie Hyde On January 5, 2021 @ 8:57 am
Blaine, so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
#22 Comment By Judy Tucker On January 5, 2021 @ 9:15 am
Kim and family, I was so sorry to hear of Ms. Mary’s death. She was a dear lady who will be missed by many. Sending you much love, Kim as always.
#23 Comment By CAPT SCOTT SHELTON On January 5, 2021 @ 10:41 am
Blane, Kim, Jill,
Gwen and I are so sorry for the loss of your mother.
Blane, it’s ironic, we were just talking about our mother’s on the square Christmas eve.
She was very sweet to me on Brookmeade.
You all are in our hearts and prayers during this difficult time.
Sincere sympathies
Scott and Gwen Shelton
#24 Comment By Sherry Horton On January 5, 2021 @ 11:39 pm
So sorry to hear about Ms. Mary. She was such a sweet lady. Prayers go out to all the family.
#25 Comment By Chris & Robin Bevels On January 6, 2021 @ 9:31 am
Blane, Kim, Jill and families…We so sorry to hear of Ms. Mary’s death. She was the sweetest lady who will be missed by many. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
#26 Comment By Gary D Smith On January 6, 2021 @ 11:37 am
Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time may each of you be comforted by your faith and the memories you have.
#27 Comment By Jane Thompson Bradley On January 6, 2021 @ 9:59 pm
My heart is broken to hear of Mary’s passing. Spread your wings and fly, Mary !! Fly high, you have earned your wings.. “To God be the Glory”
#28 Comment By Nancy Gloveer Lane On December 16, 2021 @ 10:27 am
So sorry for your loss. Mary .Blane and Jill lived next door to my family on Brookmeade Circle. Blane was very close to our family. My your mom memories sustain you through these times.She was a special lady.