Helen Joyce Nowlin
(November 18, 1938 - February 12, 2022)

Helen Joyce Nowlin, 83, of Barboursville, WV, widow of Dana Lee Nowlin, went to her eternal home Saturday, February 12, 2022 at the Emogene Dolin Hospice House. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 4:00 PM Sunday February 27, 2022 at The Church in the Valley (1173 James River Turnpike Road, Milton, WV 25541) Pastor Troy Nicely will be officiating. Joyce was born November 18, 1938 in Murfreesboro, TN a daughter of the late Clera and Leonard Stacy. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Dana Nowlin, his parents Ottie and Thelma Nowlin and her grandson Tyler Henry. Survivors include daughters Sherry Henry (Barboursville, WV) and Teresa Fralic (Joe) Ona, WV and a son Michael Nowlin (Brenda) Ashton, WV She is also survived by her sister Elaine Stacy Skopiuk (Terry) Murfreesboro, TN , sister in law Linda (Nowlin) Williams Gallipolis, OH and sister in law Ireta Nowlin, Apple Grove, WV. Grandchildren are Christie Olson (Nate), Nick Fralic, James Nowlin (Colleen) and Jacob Nowlin (Amanda). Great grandchildren are Emma Olson, Ava Olson and Jameson Fralic with baby Susanna Nowlin arriving in March! Joyce was loved by many and her sister Elaine was her best friend . She and her husband Terry made sure she was pampered and showered with their love. They were a constant in her life and made the dark days brighter. They spoke each evening like clockwork and had a special bond. Joyce treasured those talks and Elaines presence in her life and was so grateful for it. Joyce and Dana made their home in Apple Grove and raised their family there, she lived there until Dana passed away almost 9 years ago, then moved to Barboursville to be near her children. Dana and Joyce met while Dana was in the Air Force in Murfreesboro, TN and they married and he brought her to live in Apple Grove, WV when she was 16. She enjoyed being a wife, Mother and homemaker and Dana was the king of the castle, she doted on him their whole marriage. They were fortunate to travel to 49 states and Canada on their motorcyle and had the time of their lives. They also sang in a quartet with lifelong friends Don and Faye Barton and Rose Withers . Joyce had such a love for Jesus which never failed through any trial or tribulation and she shared that love teaching Sunday School to young people at Ashton Baptist Church. She was known for her gentle spirit and sweet smile as well as helping others. We will remember her pink lipstick , humming while she worked, love of birds and flower gardening and her love for Dana who she has longed to be with since his passing. She will be missed but we are celebrating that they are together at last, she, Dad and Jesus and their precious grandson Tyler. Chapman Mortuary, Huntington is assisting the family.