Jewell West's Obituary
Decatur-Jewell P West, 84, of Decatur, passed away Friday, July 12, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
She was born April 28, 1929 in Scottsville, KY, The daughter of Will and Cynthia (Stinson) Swindle. She retired from First of America Bank in April of 1991with over 35 years of service.
Jewell is survived by her son Jerry (Glenda) West of Decatur; daughter Juanita Giles and Fiancé Erin Runion of Mt. Zion; grandchildren, Christina Campbell of Tampa, FL, Jerry West the 2nd and wife (Joey) of Tampa, FL, David (Heather) Giles of Illiopolis, Amanda Telfer of Decatur; sister in law Tennie (Luis) Gordillo of Decatur; great grandchildren Ashley, Kylie, Miranda, Bryson, Breanna, Carlie, Chase,Olyvia, Dylan, Koti; special cousin Mildred Snyder of Arthur; nephew Ronnie (Chris) Swindle of Decatur; great nephew Michael Swindle of Decatur; great niece Lacosta Shugart of Argenta; nieces Stacy (Steve) Hansen of Taylorville, Betty (John ) GoodBrake; special friend Robbie Campbell.
In addition to her parents, Jewell was preceded in death by 3 brothers; 2 sisters, Ex-husband and special friend Coy West and 1 nephew.
Funeral services to celebrate Jewell's life will be 11am Friday, July 19, 2013 in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery and conclude with 'Flight Home Ceremony' Visitation will be Thursday July 18, 2013 in the funeral home from 6-8pm.
The family would like say thank you to the 5th floor staff at DMH and DMH Hospice for the love compassion and care during this difficult time.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
The family of Jewell P. West is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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