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1927
2017
Jewel Tysinger Thompson, age 90, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 26, 2017. She was born January 22, 1927 the daughter of the late Lee and Ruth Belk Tysinger of Mineral Springs, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband, NASCAR Legend Alfred Bruce "Speedy" Thompson Sr., and her son Alfred Bruce "Chuck" and/or "Speedy" Thompson Jr.
Jewel retired from Exxon Mobil and Wells Fargo Bank. She worked into her 70's after her husband's death; her sole priority was her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a caregiver to her mother, Ruth, until her death in 1990 as well as the rest of her family. She attended NASCAR functions throughout the years after her husband's death. She maintained the family residence in Charlotte until declining health forced her into assisted living.
She is survived by her daughter, Ruth Thompson Smith and husband Robert "Smitty" along with her grandchildren; Cheranne Summer Bennett, Chucky and CJ Thompson; great grandchildren Austin and Daisy Thompson & Kai Bennett-Young.
A special thanks to her caregivers at Brookdale; Glenn, Amy, Celeste, Jasmine and many others. In addition, Melvia McClendon and Valeria Carlock with Hospice and Dr. Robert Price of Novant Health and Vascular Heart Institute.
A memorial service will be Saturday, September 9, 2017 at 1:00pm at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, 2202 Billy Howey Road, Waxhaw, NC 28173. Burial will follow at Lakeland Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions mey be made to Novant Hospice & Palliative Care, 324 N. McDowell St., Charlotte, NC 28204.
McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Thompson.
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September 5, 2017
Wanda Jackson
So sorry for your loss. I thought so much of Jewel. I worked with her so many years ago at Exxon.
September 5, 2017
Glenn Rick
What a precious lady she was. It was a pleasure to take care of her at Brookdale.
September 5, 2017
Michael Peacock
I will miss her infectious smile. But I know she is smiling down on her family and everyone touched by her kindness.
September 4, 2017
Melvia McLendon
May God comfort you during this time of sorrow. Ms. Jewel was such a joy and I am thankful to have gotten to know her. Thank you Ruth for allowing me to care for your mother as her Hospice Case Manager. Blessings to you and your family.
September 2, 2017
Bill Hough
I can remember hearing the cars at the back yard garage when I would visit Aunt Betty. Last I saw of her was when Tonya and I went to look at painting in the kitchen. Sweet lady, surely to be missed. God be with you in your time of grief.
September 1, 2017
Mary
Ruth and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family on both the loss of Jewel but also the loss of Chuck...both within such a short time. My G-Mother was Lessie Thompson Moore, sister of your G-Father F. Bruce Thompson. My Uncle Doug Moore used to go to the races with your Father Speedy and your Uncle Jimmy & work with and for them on their pit crew. Doug thought of both as his brothers instead of his cousins. I met you & Chuck several times as a child but you probably don't remember.
Peace & blessings to you during this tough time.
Mary Catherine
August 30, 2017
Teresa Craig
Ruth and Smitty, We are so sorry for your loss. We have been praying for you all for sometime. Your Mom has now joined Speedy in Heaven. May you find comfort in the Lord. We miss ya,
Love,
Frank, Teresa and Bailee Craig
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