Jewell G. Avery

1926 - 2012

Jewell G. Avery obituary, 1926-2012

BORN

1926

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Striffler-Hamby Mortuary

3770 Highway 431 North

Phenix City, Alabama

Jewell Avery Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 14, 2012.

Jewell Grant Avery, 86, of Crossville, TN., formerly of Phenix City, Alabama, died Saturday August 11, 2012. The family will receive friends Wednesday August 15th from 3:00pm until 6:00pm EST at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 3770 Highway 431 N, Phenix City, Alabama, 36867. A private memorial service will be held 11:00am EST Friday at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell, AL. with the Reverend Judd Stinson officiating.

Mrs. Avery was born January 4, 1926 in Bainbridge, Georgia, daughter of the late Cleveland Grant and Josie Mae Dykes Grant. She was a homemaker and member of the Summerville United Methodist Church in Phenix City and The United Methodist Women's Association. Other than her parents Mrs. Avery is preceded by her husband, Wilbur A. Avery, 2 brothers, Cecil and Eugene Grant and sister, Myrtice Hill.

Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, Richard E. and Roberta Avery and Roger Avery, daughter and son-n-law, Valeda and Thomas C.Weber , sister, Jenell Marshall, grandchildren, Diana and Christopher Avery, 6 great grandchildren, nephew, Michael Marshall, other relatives and friends. To offer condolences please visit www.shphenixcity.com.

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3 Entries

August 16, 2012

Veronica Avery

Although your passing is great sorrow for your family & friends, you will always be in their hearts & mine.
To Dear Jewell,
It has been a
J oy to know you, I will
E mbrace my fond memories of you. I
will remember the
W armth of your smile & the brightness of your
E yes. We will all miss your
L augh and you will
L ive on in us all! Until we meet again..
With love, Ronnie

August 16, 2012

Jack & Carolyn Bott

We are saddened by the loss of Jewell. Our prayers and thoughts are with Jewell and her family. We pray that God will comfort them during their time of grief.

With deepest sympathy,

August 16, 2012

Sophia Bott

I am truly saddened by Jewell's death. Jewell was a friend, and we always looked forward to seeing her. Jewell's memory will always remain deep within my heart.
My sincere thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.

With deepest sympathy,

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