Jeanneen Jewell's Obituary
“A joyful heart is the inevitable result of a heart burning with love.” - Mother Teresa
Jeanneen Jewell, cherished by many, joined the Heavenly Choir of Angels on
February 3, 2025. She was 89 years old. Jeanneen was born on April 3, 1935 in Athens,
Texas, daughter of Charlie and Edna Faye Thornton, and the eldest of four children.
Jeanneen graduated from Athens High School and Henderson County Junior College. She
was a member of the band and choir at both schools.
Jeanneen married Raymond Jewell, also of Athens, on September 2, 1956. They
lived in Longview, Texas for 50+ years where they raised two daughters. Prior to
Longview they lived in College Station, Athens, Tyler, and Waco. In 2023, they moved to
North Richland Hills to be closer to their girls.
Jeanneen was a valued employee working as a secretary, administrative assistant,
and office manager. She volunteered in the communities where she lived, teaching music,
participating in Citizens Patrol and Neighborhood watch, and working at Longview
Christian Ministries. She was always actively involved at the churches she attended,
singing in the choir, leading the choir, playing piano and organ, serving as an elder,
teaching and much more.
Jeaneen’s passions included singing, playing the piano, crocheting, hosting friends and
family, and gardening. In recent years she became a master of jigsaw puzzles.
Jeanneen was the treasured love of Raymond Jewell, and an amazing mother to
Raeneen Temprine (Luke) and Tammy Mandel (Frank). She was an adoring MawMaw to
Kelsey Temprine Grellinger (Adam), Kyle Temprine, Scott Mandel and Lara Mandel.
Jeanneen was a beloved sister-in-law to Elmer Jewell (Virginia) and Rena Bumgardner
(Art) and a much-loved aunt to many nieces and nephews. Jeanneen was preceded in
death by her parents Charlie and Faye, brothers Roy Joe and Charlie, and sister Jeanella.
Jeanneen was known for her loving, caring and humorous personality. She had a
multitude of dear friends. Jeanneen, a beacon of love and joy, will forever reside in our
hearts.
A Celebration of Life for the Friends and Family of Jeanneen Jewell will be held on
Friday, March 14 at 1:00 pm at Longview Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 3800 Judson
Rd. Longview, Texas 75605.
In lieu of flowers, Jeanneen requested donations be made in her memory to
Longview Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Longview Texas or to your favorite charity.
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