Joyce Greissel Tingle, 99, of Bardstown, died Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, at Sanders Ridge Health Campus in Mount Washington. She was born June 23, 1927, in Louisville.
She grew up in the city and spent a lifetime dedicated to her faith, her family, and her community.
She graduated from Presentation High School in 1945 and went on to graduate from St. Mary and Elizabeth School of Nursing in 1948. She dedicated over 50 years to the healing profession, primarily serving her community at Flaget Hospital in Bardstown.
She was a devoted Catholic. She was a long-time member of the Basilica of Saint Joseph Proto-Cathedral. Guided by her faith, she volunteered her time at the St. Vincent de Paul Mission Store in Bardstown, ensuring those in need received the care and dignity they deserved. She was a woman of deep faith who found joy in her home, gardening, hand sewing, and as an avid reader.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 69 years, Herman “Pete” Tingle; one son, Timothy “Tim” Tingle; her parents, William and Arva Greissel; three sisters, Norma (John) Muller, Doris Greissel, and Melva (Phil) Stevens; one brother-in-law, Willis Ray “Bootsie” Tingle; and one sister-in-law, Hilda Tingle.
She is survived by four nieces, Greta (Don) Rhoades, Corinne (Joe) Cash, Sally Tingle, and Leanne (James) Allen; and two nephews, Joe (Paulette) Muller and Billy (Marie) Stevens.
The Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, at the Basilica of St. Joseph Proto-Cathedral with the Rev. Tuan Do officiating. Burial is in the church cemetery.
Visitation is 9:30-10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, at the Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to Hosparus Health, the Basilica of St. Joseph Proto-Cathedral, or the Abbey of Gethsemani Monastery.
The Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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