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Gladys A. Jewell , 93, of Peabody, died Friday, May 9, 2008, at the St. Joseph Village, Manhattan.
Mrs. Jewell was born Dec. 8, 1914, near Clayton, N.M., the daughter of Harry A. and Grace Selvy. Shortly after her birth, the family returned to farm near Burns. She graduated from Burns High School and earned an associate degree from El Dorado Junior College in 1934.
Mrs. Jewell was united in marriage to Paul W. Jewell Sept. 3, 1937, in Elton, Md. They farmed in the Peabody/Burns area throughout their married life. Mr. Jewell preceded her in death in 1992. Also preceding her in death were an infant son, Arthur A. Jewell ; two daughters, Janet K. Sims and Janell G. Jewell ; her parents; two brothers; and a sister.
Mrs. Jewell was a homemaker and employed at Baker Furniture Store, Peabody, until retirement. She was a member of the Peabody First United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Order of Eastern Star, Sorosis Club and the Peabody Senior Center.
She is survived by two sons, Rex Jewell and wife Berneda of Manhattan, and Robert Jewell and wife Barbara of Olathe; sisters Vera London and Gaila Henry of Wichita, Grace Sebert of Raymore, Mo., and Verda Stoskopf of El Dorado; five grandchildren, Jona Neufeld and husband Darin of Goodland, Shera Sims and husband Trent Vu of Harrisonville, Mo., Jennifer Palmgren and husband Bryce of Manhattan, Michael Jewell of Montgomery, Ala., and Chad Jewell of Manhattan; and five great-grandchildren, Tyler, Austin and Megan Beufeld, and Kendal and Rachel Palmgren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 14 at 10 a.m. at the Peabody United Methodist Church, with the Rev. David Ragland officiating. Burial will be at Prairie Lawn Cemetery, Peabody. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 13 at Baker Funeral Home, Peabody.
Memorial contributions may be made to Peabody First United Methodist Church, the Peabody Senior Center or to St. Joseph Village in Manhattan. Contributions may be left in care of the funeral home.
Manhattan Mercury, The (KS) - 12 May 2008
Gladys A. Jewell , 93, of Peabody, died Friday, May 9, 2008, at the St. Joseph Village, Manhattan.
Mrs. Jewell was born Dec. 8, 1914, near Clayton, N.M., the daughter of Harry A. and Grace Selvy. Shortly after her birth, the family returned to farm near Burns. She graduated from Burns High School and earned an associate degree from El Dorado Junior College in 1934.
Mrs. Jewell was united in marriage to Paul W. Jewell Sept. 3, 1937, in Elton, Md. They farmed in the Peabody/Burns area throughout their married life. Mr. Jewell preceded her in death in 1992. Also preceding her in death were an infant son, Arthur A. Jewell ; two daughters, Janet K. Sims and Janell G. Jewell ; her parents; two brothers; and a sister.
Mrs. Jewell was a homemaker and employed at Baker Furniture Store, Peabody, until retirement. She was a member of the Peabody First United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Order of Eastern Star, Sorosis Club and the Peabody Senior Center.
She is survived by two sons, Rex Jewell and wife Berneda of Manhattan, and Robert Jewell and wife Barbara of Olathe; sisters Vera London and Gaila Henry of Wichita, Grace Sebert of Raymore, Mo., and Verda Stoskopf of El Dorado; five grandchildren, Jona Neufeld and husband Darin of Goodland, Shera Sims and husband Trent Vu of Harrisonville, Mo., Jennifer Palmgren and husband Bryce of Manhattan, Michael Jewell of Montgomery, Ala., and Chad Jewell of Manhattan; and five great-grandchildren, Tyler, Austin and Megan Beufeld, and Kendal and Rachel Palmgren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 14 at 10 a.m. at the Peabody United Methodist Church, with the Rev. David Ragland officiating. Burial will be at Prairie Lawn Cemetery, Peabody. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 13 at Baker Funeral Home, Peabody.
Memorial contributions may be made to Peabody First United Methodist Church, the Peabody Senior Center or to St. Joseph Village in Manhattan. Contributions may be left in care of the funeral home.
Manhattan Mercury, The (KS) - 12 May 2008
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