Jewel Elizabeth Wilson Henderson, age 87, a resident of Montgomery, Alabama for 52 years, was born to the late David and Clara Wilson in Troy, Alabama. She is preceded in death by her husband, John J. Henderson, her siblings David Wilson, Hazel Whitehurst, Sybil Jenkins, Bryant Wilson and Chester Wilson.
Survivors include her children Mike Henderson (Janette), David Henderson (Beth), and Sandra Mullins (Kevin). Grandchildren include Ashley Henderson (deceased), Kim H. Smith (Adam), Joni Henderson and Miranda H. Cox (John); Lauren H. Allen (Josh); Jonathan Mullins (Caitlin), and Andrew Mullins (Lauren). She was GiGi to her 13 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a host of family and friends.
Jewel was a former employee in the State Department of Industrial Relations for 20 years. She was a longtime member of Highland Gardens Baptist Church and had been an active member of Dalraida Baptist Church for the last 20 years. Jewel served her churches as a Church Secretary, Preschool Teacher, GA Teacher, WMU member, Church Librarian, Homebound volunteer, and Sunday School member in the JOY Sunday School class. She loved to read, grow flowers, cook and served as a caretaker for many friends and family. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Dalraida Baptist Church Benevolence Fund, 3838 Wares Ferry Road, Montgomery, Alabama 36109.
A family and friends visitation for Jewel will be held Wednesday, August 30, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Leak Memory Chapel, 945 Lincoln Rd, Montgomery, Alabama 36109. A family and friends visitation will occur Thursday, August 31, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Dalraida Baptist Church, 3838 Wares Ferry Rd., Montgomery, AL 36109 followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 11:00 AM.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Leak-MC.com for the Henderson family.
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