Margie Audine Shell

MARGIE AUDINE JOHNSON SHELL, age 86, of Niota, Tenn. passed away Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, in Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens. She was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, Tenn., a daughter of the Audley Winfred and Alma Grace Clark Johnson and preceded in death by Sister: Janet Norwood. She retired from Athens Products and was a member of Niota United Methodist Church and was very active in United Methodist Women.

Survivors: Husband: William K. "Bill" Shell of Niota, Tenn. Daughter: Wilma Kay Shell of Maynardville, Tenn., Three Grandchildren: Winston Gammon, Amanda Gammon, and Johnathon Gammon all of Knoxville, Tenn., nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be 11:00 A.M. Wednesday in McMinn Memory Gardens with Rev. Stephen Yeaney and Rev. Alex Thompson officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Condolences may be sent to www.laycock-hobbs.com/notices/Margie-Shell Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home, Athens, Tenn. in charge of arrangements.