Joel Ellen Bullock was born January 1, 1936 and flew home to God in Heaven on July 13, 2020.

She is survived by her sons, David Bullock (wife Lynn), Jack Bullock (wife Eileen), and Hugh Bullock (wife Alison). Joel leaves behind 3 grandchildren (John, Jennifer, and Ethan), 3 great-grandchildren (Jacob, William, and Alex), and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Survived by siblings Eleanor Clayton and Hugh Babylon.

She was preceded in death by her husband Austin Bullock and parents Edwin and Joeline Babylon.

Joel was active member of Signal Crest United Methodist Church and Lone Oak quilting group.  A native of New Orleans, Joel graduated with a degree in chemistry from Newcomb-Tulane College working for the US Dept. of Agriculture before retiring to raise her family.  She lived in South Knoxville for three decades where she was active in Mountain View United Methodist Church.  She was an avid reader and skillfully influenced all with her knowledge and love.

Joel will always be remembered for her cooking, gardening, wildflowers, quilting and sewing.

The family will gather later in Knoxo, Mississippi to celebrate her life and bury her remains next to her husband Austin Bullock.

If you would like to honor Joel, please give a memorial donation to a charity of your choice.

Arrangements are by Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 4506 Hixson Pike, Hixson (423)531-3975.