Iris Kay Jewell's Obituary
Iris K. Jewell, age 75, of Charleston, IL, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024 at Willow Breeze Hospice House in Mattoon, IL. Iris was born April 11, 1949 in Charleston, Illinois, the daughter of George and Martha M. (Reynolds) Temple. She married Arthur A. Jewell on October 03, 1981 in Charleston, IL. He passed away on April 24, 2016.
She is survived by two daughters, Michelle D. Eubank (Eddie) of Charleston, IL and Christy Henson (Matt) of Arcola, IL; three grandchildren, Jordan Eubank, Trevor Eubank, and Jayden Henson-Stice; one sister, Cheryl Yount (Gregory) of Mattoon, IL; and her good friends, Patty Bell, Paula Williams, and Diana Groff (cousin). She is preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and two half-sisters, Patti Bishop and Jeane Gilmore.
Iris was a 1967 graduate of Charleston High School. After dedicating more than two decades to the Charleston Water Department, she retired leaving behind a legacy of hard work, commitment, and friendship. Outside of her professional life, Iris's greatest joy came from being deeply involved in the lives of her beloved grandchildren. Whether it was cheering them on from the sidelines or supporting their various activities, she was always their biggest fan, offering boundless love, encouragement, and devotion.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 12th, 2024 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Dr., Charleston, IL. Private inurnment will be at Roselawn Cemetery in Charleston.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mission MSA, 1660 International Dr. Suite 600, McLean, VA 22101.
For more information, to send condolences, light a candle, or share photos, please visit www.adamsfuneralchapel.com. Adams Funeral Chapel of Charleston, IL, is handling the arrangements.
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