Jewel, age 85, of Charlotte, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 15, 2016. Born May 12, 1930 in Macon County, she was a daughter of the late John Brown and Roxie Lamb Brown. Jewel was a very talented woman and a secretary in her younger years. She was a dedicated Republican, but more importantly, a devout Christian.
Survivors include nieces and nephews who loved and adored her. In addition to her parents, Jewell was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Cooper on November 9, 2015; brother, Edward “Bill” Brown of Charlotte; and sisters, Lucille Brewer of Matthews and Ruth Brooks of Lake Burton, GA.
The family will receive friends 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Tuesday, April 19th at McEwen Funeral Service - Derita Chapel. The service to celebrate Jewell’s life will immediately follow in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens.
The family wishes to thank her caregivers, Louise, Anita, LeTasha and Debbie; and hospice staff for their compassionate care.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care, 1420 East Seventh Street, Charlotte, NC 28204.
Arrangements by McEwen Funeral Service - Derita Chapel, 6300 Mallard Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28262 (704-596-3291).
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