Judy Gaye Noel, 69, of Shelbyville, died Thursday, May 19, 2011, at Major Hospital.

Born Sept. 27, 1941, in Shelbyville, she was the daughter of William "Perk" and Beatrice (Fox) Sawyer. She was married to Paul Howard Noel, and he preceded her in death.

Survivors include son, Bobby J. Noel, grandsons, Dude (wife, Carrie) V. Noel, Dustin (wife, Beege) H. Noel, Jerraco Noel and Collin Ensminger; and great-grandchildren, Holton, Eli, Jadelynn, Kylie, Makinah, Auren and Jayden.

She also was preceded in death by her parents; sons, Kim Noel and Terry Noel; and a brother, Jim Sawyer.

Judy had worked at Arvin Industries in Columbus, retiring after 27 years of service.

She thoroughly enjoyed her family, friends and especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Private family services were at noon Tuesday at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service and Crematory, 703 S. Harrison St., with the Rev. Robb Barlow officiating.

Burial was at Forest Hill Cemetery.

An online guest book may be signed at www.murphyparks.com.