Viola (Noel) Tungate, 91, of Campbellsville, KY, daughter of the late Ruel and Genevieve (Hendrickson) Noel passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 1:15 AM at the Sunrise Manor Nursing Home in Hodgenville. Born in Casey County on March 15, 1927.
She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Farmer’s Chapel Church of God. Mrs. Tungate had begun quilting at the age of 9, and made several beautiful heirlooms. She kept a strong work ethic all her life, and retired as a cook for the Rosary Hospital and Medco Nursing Home. On November 28, 1945 she married the love of her life, Mr. Buford Thomas Tungate. They remained devoted to each other until his death in 1999.
In addition to her husband & parents, she was also preceded in death by 3 brothers, Gene Noel, Raymond Noel, and Wilbur Noel; and 1 sister, Mildred Myers.
SURVIVORS:
2 sons: Tom Tungate, Jr., and Oliver Tungate and wife Ruth, all of Campbellsville
2 sisters: Gwendola Glover of Indiana, and Margaret Doris Noel of Nashville
2 step-grandchildren: Dana Rafferty and husband Brian, and Shannon Bryant
2 step-great grandchildren: Blake Sallee and Destiny Rafferty
Several extended family members and close friends
Funeral Service: Friday, February 15, 2019 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with Dr. Colin McDaniel and Bro. Robert Boston officiating
Burial: Brookside Cemetery
Visitation: Thursday, February 14, from 5:00-8:00 PM
