Funeral services for Mrs. Jewel Dowell, age 73, of Avinger, Texas, will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Hughes Springs Community Church. Burial will follow at Mt. Moriah Cemetery, under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs. Mrs. Dowell will lie in state from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Mrs. Dowell passed away peacefully at her home Sunday, July 14, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Jewel was born to Mary Epps and Jewel Webster in Cass County, Texas. She attended Fairview High School of Linden, Texas. After high school, she attended Texarkana college and pursued her nursing degree. During her career, she married her loving and devoted husband of 51 years, Chris Dowell.
Jewel was a faithful member of the Mount Moriah Baptist Church of Avinger, Texas, where she served diligently until her health failed her.
Jewel worked at Linden Municipal Hospital for 42 years as RN in nursing, also Good Shepherd Medical Center. She later worked for Golden Villa Nursing Home for 5 years.
Jewel was a loving wife and mother. She was preceded in death by her parents, son; Courtney D. Dowell; sister, Lurlean Epps; grandmother, Mary M. Epps; mother-in-law, Mattie Dowell; and brother, Jerry Webster.
She leaves to cherish her memories: devoted and loving husband, Chris Dowell of Avinger; daughter, Lisa Allen (Cory) of Avinger; sons, Demetric Dowell (Rhonda) of Hughes Springs, Treston Dowell (La Tersha) of Jefferson; sister, Yolanda (Gerald) of Hughes Springs; brother, Greg Webster of Linden; stepson, Cedric Peppers; grandchildren: Von Shae Wesley, Jabarri Wesley, Sr., Shabrittney Gonzales, Kourtlyn Dowell, Courtney B. Dowell, Sha’Sha; Ransom, Shaq Ransom; great-grandchildren, Jabarri Wesley, Jr., Ga’Ienari Wesley, Kivenna Wesley, Kristian Ransom, Kali Ransom and one on the way; a special niece, Jasmine Epps, and special nephew, Corderall Epps; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Services
Funeral Ceremony: July 20, 2024 2:00 pm
Hughes Springs Community Church
750 Taylor Street
Hughes Springs, Texas 75656
In State: July 19, 2024 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Reeder-Davis Funeral Home - Hughes Springs
1213 Hanes Blvd
Hughes springs, Texas 75656
Prayer to all her family for peace and comfort.
Molly Loving. All my love and prayers for the Dowell family
An excellent caring nurse I was always glad when we worked together at Linden Hospital. Bless the family she leaves behind, Lord.
Very sorry for your loss
Love Dominike Moody Searcy & Family.
Love Nonie
My condolences to the family.
Jewel was a special lady. I have known her almost all of her life. Prayers for all of her family and friends.
My deepest condolences go out to the rest of my family. My prayers go up requesting Strength & Comfort for all her immediate family. ❤️
So sorry about your loss,your family have my deepest sympathy and prayers
Praying for your family, for peace and comfort.
Our deepest condolences to the family.
So sorry for your loss. She was a special lady. My prayers for your family.
Patricia Henderson Hand