Noel, Joyce Lowery, 85 of Knoxville went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 31, 2012. Joyce was a member of Sevier Heights Baptist Church. She retired from J.C. Penny. She was preceded in death by grand-daughter, Kristie Smith. Joyce is survived by her husband, J.D. Noel; Daughters and sons-in-law; Donna and Warren Smith, and Susan and Stephen Ruble, grandchildren; Vickie Smith, Stephen and Cynthia Ruble, Jonathan and Michael Ruble and eight great- grandchildren, sister; Billie Freels, and several nieces, and nephew. Call of convenience at Berry Funeral Home, 3704 Chapman Hwy, on Tuesday, April 3, 2012. Family and friends will meet Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery on John Sevier Highway, for a 1:30pm graveside service. Rev. Stephen Ruble, officiating. Condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneralhome.com