Joan Dinnia McMullen, age 56 of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away peacefully at her home on May 27, 2018. She was born to the late Thomas McMullen and Othia F. McMullen in Selma, Tennessee. She was the baby girl (youngest) of 3 children. She was a graduate of Fulton High School in the class of 1977 and worked in Knox County Schools. She is preceded in death by her father Thomas McMullen and her brother Myron McMullen. Joan leaves to cherish her memories her mother, Othia F. McMullen; daughter, Tilitha McMullen; son, Myron D. McMullen; grandchildren: Daishyra N. Mobley, Karon and Myra McMullen; sister, Cynthia Carmicheal; nephew, Joseph W. Carmicheal, Jr., all of  Knoxville; and other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 2, 2018 from 12-1 PM at Bearden United Methodist Church, 4407 Sutherland Avenue, with the funeral to follow with Pastor Sherry Boles officiating. The final resting place will be at Mount Olive Cemetery following the service. A white dove release will conclude the services.