WEDDINGS: GENTRY-NOEL

JACKSON -- Jill Suzanne Gentry and Brad Everett Noel were married Nov. 6, 1999, at Millersville Baptist Church. Rev. Daniel Hale performed the double ring ceremony. Music was provided by Steve and Scott Brooks, both of Jackson.

The bride's parents are Karen Gentry of Jackson and the late James Gentry. Leon and Becky Noel of Springfield, Mo., are parents of the groom.

Amy Gentry of Jackson, sister of the bride, served as maid of honor; and Lori Wills of Jackson, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Kim Back of Jackson; and Mindy Noel of Springfield, sister-in-law of the groom.

Mark Alan Noel of Springfield, served his brother as best man. Groomsmen were Brent Wills, brother-in-law of the bride; Mark Baker; and Kory Thoma, all of Jackson. Ushers were Gerald Walton of Millersville and Chris Haertling of Jackson.

Kyla Wills and Brandon Wills served as junior bride and groom. They are niece and nephew of the bride. Flowergirl and ringbearer were Olivia Jo and Jon Renner, children of Jeff and Bobbie Jo Renner of Jackson.

Candlelighters were Ashley and Sarah Johnston of Springfield, cousins of the groom.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the church. Servers were Linda Yount of Jackson; Teresa Varnon of Memphis; and Pricilla Pennington of St. Louis, both aunts of the bride. Guest book attendant was Leigh Ann Graff, cousin of the bride.

A rehearsal dinner was hosted by the groom's parents on Nov. 5, at Millersville Baptist Church.

Mrs. Noel is a 1989 graduate of Jackson High School and graduated from Missouri Baptist College in 1994 with a bachelor of science degree in education. She is employed as a 4th grade teacher and softball coach for the Leopold School District.

The groom is a 1990 graduate of Central High School in Springfield and graduated from Missouri Baptist College in 1996 with a bachelor of science degree in business administration. He works for the city of Jackson of Building and Planning Department.

The couple resides in Jackson.