Joellyn Coble, born Gretchell Joellyn Walden, passed away on October 19, 2026, at the age of 88. She was born on April 27, 1938.

After graduating from high school, Joellyn began a career with the U.S. Postal Service. Her work there became a defining part of her life, and she remained dedicated to that service for 50 years before retiring. Such a remarkable span of commitment reflected her steady work ethic and faithful devotion to her responsibilities.

Joellyn was preceded in death by her husband, James Coble. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Giles Herman Walden and Willie Lovie Gunter Walden, and by her brothers, Merle Walden, Henry Walden and H Dean Walden, and her sister Dorothy Walden.

She is survived by her son, James Stephen Coble Sr. and by her brother, Glynn Walden. She also leaves behind her grandson, James Stephen Coble Jr., and her granddaughter, Stacey Nicole Molina. Her memory will be cherished by her great-grandchildren: Corbin Coble, Alex Driver, Bella Swain, Kayden Coble, Allyana Coble, Charlie Corbin, Mary Corbin, Brooklyn Soria, Cheyenne Bowden, and Kali Molina. She will be remembered with love by her family and by all who knew her.

Visitation will be held on October 24, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Bodkin Funeral Home, 2000 N 1st St, Milan, TN 38358. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Bodkin Funeral Home.  She will be entombed next to her husband in Graceland Cemetery in Valparaso, IN.

Joellyn Coble’s long life was marked by devotion to her work and to her family. Her memory will remain a lasting blessing to those she loved and to those who had the privilege of knowing her.  She was a precious loved family member and friend to all that knew her.  She blessed many with her prayers and her love.  Some say her prayers had a direct phone line to God, and her memory will live in all that knew her.