Jean Dandridge Noel

Jean Amelia Dandridge Noel, affectionately known as “Miss Jean,” “Jeanie Beanie,” and sometimes “Uncle Jean,” passed away July 23, at Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. She was born February 15, 1937 to the late Stephen and Mary Dandridge, the eleventh of twelve children: Stephen, George Clayton, William (Bill), Margaret, Elizabeth, Louise, Florence, Everdiene, Virginia, Rose, and Dorothy. Jean’s Christian journey began in her family church, Trinity Baptist Church, and transitioned to Macedonia and Miracle Temple as she married her husband, Rev. Joseph Noel and raised their children. Her latter years were spent in fellowship with the Center Cross Church of God, where she served faithfully as a member, a prayer partner, and as part of the women’s ministry, and where she formed lasting friendships and new family bonds. Jean Dandridge Noel graduated from Tappahannock High School in 1955. She was voted best all-around and the most athletic. Jean was an avid sports fan and always supported her kids and grandkids in their athletic endeavors. On August 25, 1956, she was joined in holy matrimony to her loving and devoted husband of almost 58 years, the late Joseph Noel. For over 30 of those years, she devoted herself to caring for him throughout his challenges with his health while working and caring for their children. She was a woman of true integrity and honor with a strong work ethic. She was well-known in the community from her days as a cashier at French’s Market to her days as a customer service representative at Wal-Mart, where she worked for twenty-three years before retiring. Jean was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Noel, her daughter Brenda Noel, her parents Stephen and Mary Dandridge and ten of her eleven siblings. Fond memories are left to be cherished by her children, Marie Newton (Phillip) of Montross, VA, Cheryl Gaines (Earl) of Dunnsville, VA, Carol Knott (Bill) of Canal Winchester, OH, Lisa Bonner (Edward) of Chesapeake, VA, Joseph Noel (Nicole) of Glen Allen, VA, and one adopted son: Robert Muse (Antoinette) of Colonial Heights, VA; ten grandchildren, Tasha Jeter, Ursula Scott, Spencer Scott, Cassandra Gaines, Brianna Knott, Jordan Ashlock (Sharay), Jasmine Benison (Raheem), Joseph II, Jayden and Joshua Noel; fourteen great grandchildren, Kaniyah, Traylen, Markel, Darius, Jaye, Nasire, Karter, Kaiden, Nyla, Kamryn, Jace, Nova, Adonis, and Aria; one great-great granddaughter, Melayah; one sister, Everdiene Lumpkin; special friends, Vivian Latney and Pam Tate; church family from Center Cross Church of God, and a host of special grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends. A funeral service will be held 12 Noon Saturday, August 3, 2024, at the Center Cross Church of God, 141 Byrds Bridge Rd, Center Cross, VA, 22437. A viewing will be held 2 hours prior to services, from 10AM-12 Noon. Burial will follow services in the Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery, 2491 Ashdale Rd, Center Cross, VA, 22437.

Jean Dandridge Noel

February 15, 1937 - July 23, 2024