NOWELL, Joy Maree (née White)
Born Monday April 23, 1951. Passed away Wednesday February 04, 2026.
Passed away peacefully at Corangamarah.
Dearly loved mother of Shane, Leigh and Adrian. Much loved sister, mother-in-law and grandmother.
Rest in Peace forever.
Funeral notice
The Funeral of Mrs. Joy Maree Nowell will be held at the Cobden Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Cobden on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 commencing at 2:30pm.
Tributes
Leave a tributeDear Joy,
I will never forget our fun days on the badminton court and all the cups of coffees afterwards; fun times.
Love PatsyFebruary 11, 2026 1:54 pm
Our condolences to Joys family rest in peace Lyn and Rob Tate and family
February 10, 2026 9:21 pm
Dear Mama,
You were my world, I love you so much.
I will miss you forever.
I have no more words, only tears.
With love from
Your youngest boy
Adrian
XXXXFebruary 10, 2026 11:05 am
Dearest Joy it was my pleasure to love and care for you while you were with us at Corangarmarh.. your love of music and good joke and company of others and our 1:1 time together. Deepest sympathy to your families especially Noelene. ❣️Teena Xx
February 10, 2026 11:03 am
Gran,
My beautiful, sweet Gran.
I love you and will miss you always.
Love from Sebastian xxFebruary 10, 2026 11:00 am
Joy,
I love you like my second Mum, you were always so accepting, loving and caring.
Your fun loving and sweet nature will be sadly missed.
Finally at peace, rest easy now
Michelle xxxFebruary 10, 2026 10:56 am
Dear joy I remember of our Pitt street memories that go back may years . You were so kind and loved a chat and a cuppa .
Condolences to the boys and their families and everyone that loved 🥰 you .RIP joy now will be at peace but never forgotten to everyone that knew you 🌷🌺🌷🌷
February 09, 2026 12:47 pm
Sending sympathy and love to Joy’s boys and their families. Joy was a lovely, fun loving lady and friend to all. For many years Joy was the Treasurer of the Colac Diabetes Support Group. She enjoyed our meetings and fundraising for a cause close to her heart. May she rest in peace.
Helen Gibson on behalf of the Colac Diabetes Support Group.February 08, 2026 11:05 pm
Rest peacefully now Joy with memory intact to teach the fun of line dancing to all in Heaven.
Fond memories of you will always remain.Gretchen Egan and family
February 08, 2026 10:26 pm
Joy after all the suffering you went through,finally you are at peace condolences to Joy's family.ValRippo
February 08, 2026 9:15 pm
Rip joy was a pleasure to know you over the years u can now rest easy u will be missed by a lot of people thinking of you’re family and friends at this time fly high 💖💖from mum roni andi as we both new you
February 08, 2026 8:41 pm
Rest easy now Joy, you are now at peace. Rhonda Danaher
February 08, 2026 4:07 pm
A beautiful fun loving soul now at peace. You starred at our dress up nights. Fabulous LD nights & I hope one of the Angels looks after your hair. Rest in peace my dear friend I will miss you xx But I have many many memories & photos to always remind me of you xx
Love Marlene & Keith WeirFebruary 07, 2026 10:55 pm
Dear Joy may you find eternal peace in the arms of the angels. RIP beautiful lady. Love always Mandi, Jon, Trent, Luke, Josh, Bryony, April and Aria.🕊
February 07, 2026 12:12 pm
Joy you'll be forever in our hearts and memories. RIP dear friend love always Leonie and family 🕊
February 07, 2026 12:08 pm
Deepest sympathy to all the Family on the passing of Joy
February 06, 2026 9:22 pm
Dear Joy, No more suffering as if diabetes were not a daily invasion of your life. Rest in peace, Joy John Judy Reynolds and family
February 06, 2026 3:16 pm
Joy my neighbour my friend spending time together will always be remembered. We will miss our visits to you and taking you out for a coffee with your friends the laughter and the jokes Rest easy now my friend
Carol, Des & familyFebruary 06, 2026 12:45 pm
Joybell , The Fun Times & Memories Will never Leave Us
We Danced , We Travelled & we worked
Lots of fun times Shared with All Our Friends
Your Struggle in Life has now given you Peace ,,
You didn’t deserve to go though the torture of Dementia,,
Your smile & friendship we will always cherish
Rest Peacefully now
Majella Johnny & Friends of KickbackcountryFebruary 06, 2026 12:36 pm
Dear cousin of Mim
Sending condolences to all Joy’s Family
Rest in peace
💞 🕊️February 06, 2026 11:57 am
To dearest joy .
Beautiful joy fantastic friend always full of laughter and smiles always there for each other. I will always Remembering all our good times the fun we had .i
Will always miss you joy you are locked in my heart forever joy .. rest in peace love you ❤️ 😘 Lena xxooFebruary 06, 2026 11:41 am
Dearest Joy my dear friend and football buddy will always remember our many years going to games together and following Geelong we also have family connections as we share in an amazing grandson Sebastian. Your amazing son and my beautiful daughter have always been there for us in good times and bad you will be by sadly missed by all of us
Rest in Peace ❤️🙏🔵⚪️🔵⚪️February 06, 2026 12:11 am
Dear Joy I'll always have memories of you on the badminton court and line dancing. I always referred to you as "little Joy". Deepest sympathy to Joy's family and friends. Peacefully sleeping ❤️❤️ Rosie Egan-Philipson
February 05, 2026 6:53 pm
Dear Joy, you will be sadly missed. Rest in peace. 🥰🥰🥰 Marion
February 05, 2026 5:06 pm