Obituary
Guest Book
Barbara Ann Noel Tuggle, passed away at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital at 11:03 PM, Thursday March 20, 2025. Barbara was born March 29, 1941 in Grundy Center, Iowa. She was the only child of Joe & Flora Grimmius Noel. She attended and graduated from Grundy Center High School with the class of 1959. She was an active young adult in the community as a member of 4-H, school, Clorus, Band and Cheerleading.
The visitation will be Monday March 24, 2025 at the funeral home from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. The funeral service will be at 10:00am at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home then move to Athens Memory Gardens for a Graveside Service at 11:00 AM.
Survived by husband, Bennie; and a mother of Mitchell of Athens, GA, Michael of Arnoldsville, GA and a Mother of Matthew and his, wife Sheryl of Watkinsville, GA. A grandmother of Kiera, Katie, Anna and Joe and a great grandmother of great grandchild, Layla.
In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to Ashford Memorial Methodist Church, 1 N Main St, Watkinsville, GA 30677.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes, East, Athens, GA is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read moreIf you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read moreSponsored