Betty Jean Noel, 21 Jan 1928 - 06 Sept 2013

NOEL, MILLER, KIMMEL DENSLOW

Posted By: Sandy Ficken (email)
Date: 12/19/2013 at 15:16:38

Noel, Betty Jean

Betty Jean Noel died Friday, Sept. 6, 2013, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City at the age of 85 years.

Betty was born Jan. 21, 1928, in North English, Iowa, the daughter of Dr. Lawrence Albert and Elizabeth Hazel (Kimmel) Miller. She graduated from North English High School in 1945 and received her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from the University of Iowa. On Feb. 12, 1949, Betty married Carl Edward Noel in Iowa City. Together they owned and operated Noel Pharmacy.

Betty was a member of the North English United Methodist Church, where she was active in UMW; she also served on the North English Library board for 24 years. She enjoyed playing bridge, reading, sewing and doing crossword puzzles.

She is survived by her children, Christine Noel of Newton, Jon (Darla) Noel of Iowa City and Richard (Patricia) Noel of St. Louis, Mo.; four grandchildren, Eric Noel, Becky Noel, Matt (Nikki) Noel and Daniel (Mineko) Noel; two great-grandchildren, Leo Noel and Eli Noel; and a sister, Joyce Denslow of North English.

She was preceded by her parents; husband in 1975; and a brother, Dr. Larry Miller II.

Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, at North English Cemetery. The Rev. Michelle Williamson will officiate.

Memorials may be given to the North English Library.

Powell Funeral Home, North English, is in charge of arrangements.Messages and tributes may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com under obituaries.

Published Sept. 9, 2013 in The Gazette
The English Valley Star 11 Sept 2013