Jewell Thomas

THOMAS, Jewell B. (Mrs. Charles E.) of Beavercreek. 88 yrs. of age. Died peacefully 21 Sept in Petoskey, MI. Jewell was born 20 Aug 1926, in Spencer Va., the youngest child of John William and Ella Maude Ferguson Brown. She is survived by her husband of almost 70 yrs. – Charles E. Thomas, her daughter Patricia (Andrew R. Wartell) of Vienna Va., and her four-footed daughter Babe. She is survived by her step-granddaughter Elizabeth (David) Weddle and step-grandson Samuel (Julia) Wartell. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews in the VA and NC area as well as her only niece on her husband’s side, Faye (Darnell Hailey). Jewell was a retired secretary from WPAFB and had lived in the Beavercreek area since 1960. She was a member of St. Andrews Methodist Church in Beavercreek and a member of several organizations on Neebish Island, MI where they made their summer home. She led an active life, was an avid gardener and loved cooking. She was predeceased by all of her siblings and their spouses: Marshall (Anita Moorefield), Kermit L. (Doris Vernon), Margaret (Clarence Collins), Evelyn (George Staples), and Estelle (W.N. Gilbert). Memorial services will be held at the TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME – BEAVERCREEK CHAPEL, 3970 Dayton-Xenia Rd. at Grange Hall Rd. at 2 pm on Sunday, September 28, 2014. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1 pm until the time of service. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.