Jewel A. Washburn
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Jewel A. Washburn

  • January 13, 1919 - September 30, 2011
  • Little Rock, Arkansas
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“We (Pat, Lynne, and Becky) have fond memories of our families getting together (Bryant and Elsie Rucker). Mom played the piano while one of you boys...Read More » ”
1 of 17 | Posted by: Becky (Rucker) Bowling - AR

“My deepest sympathy to Mrs. Washburn's family. Cissy, I have watched as you lovingly cared for your Mother during her long last journey. What a great...Read More » ”
2 of 17 | Posted by: Regina Aitken - Hot Springs, AR

“I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. Love you, Donna ”
3 of 17 | Posted by: Donna Cazort - Malvern, AR

“I am Lena McSpadden's niece who lived across from Mr. and Mrs. Washburn. I became very good friends with them both and went to church at Calvary with...Read More » ”
4 of 17 | Posted by: Ginger Coleman - Monroe, LA

“Frank our prayers are with you. Gods will is not our will. Lois and I know that the memories are what is special. Call when here.767-6150 ”
5 of 17 | Posted by: Richard Loyd - Hot Springs, AR

“Frank our prayers are with you. Gods will is not our will. Lois and I know that the memories are what is special. Call when here.767-DESZW6150 ”
6 of 17 | Posted by: Richard Loyd - Hot Springs, AR

“God will carry you through this very difficult time. Know that I am thinking of you and know that God has you wrapped in his loving arms. Anita Head ”
7 of 17 | Posted by: Anita Head - Hot Springs , AR

“Dear Steve and Coila I am very sorry to read about your Mom she was a very sweet person. I remember both of or moms working with the band...Read More » ”
8 of 17 | Posted by: Sue Holladay Adams - AR - Friend

“Cissy, our prayers are with you and your family. God will grant you the strenght to make it through this tough time. We are here if you need us. ...Read More » ”
9 of 17 | Posted by: Mike & Vicki Eason - Hot Springs, AR

“When I saw This obituary,it reminded me of the great hole in our lives at the loss of our Mother 15 yrs. ago.Please know we all remember you and pray...Read More » ”
10 of 17 | Posted by: Jerry ( Darden ) Seamon - AR

“Steve and family, I am very sorry for the loss of your mother. You and your families are in my prayers. ”
11 of 17 | Posted by: Nancy Killion Moix - Conway, AR

“It always made me happy to spend time with you. You were so kind and loving to me. Rick adored you and I did too. I am sorry that you became so...Read More » ”
12 of 17 | Posted by: Melissa Glass-Washburn - Cabot, AR

“Dear Cissy, Frank, and Family, We are very sorry for you loss. Will keep all of your in our thoughts and prayers! Love always, Sonny &...Read More » ”
13 of 17 | Posted by: Sonny & Shirley Willis - AR

“Cissy - our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. ”
14 of 17 | Posted by: Carolee and Verna - Hot Springs, AR

“Cissy, I am so sorry to hear about your Mother but at least she will not have any more pain or suffering. Be strong and hand it over to God and he...Read More » ”
15 of 17 | Posted by: Dixie Lee - Fairfield Bay, AR

“Cissy, I am so glad I was able to know your mother through you. We have shared so many wonderful laughs and tears about our moms. They continue to...Read More » ”
16 of 17 | Posted by: Brenda Pelton - Southlake, TX

“Mother, I will miss you with all my heart. Your love for me was apparent until the very end. Seeing your eyes light up when I visited you are the...Read More » ”
17 of 17 | Posted by: Cissy Huggs - Hot Springs, AR


Jewel A. Washburn, 92, of Little Rock died September 30, 2011 in Hot Springs. Born January 13, 1919 in Little Rock, she was the daughter of Henry W. and Coila Calk Adams. She was an office clerk for
Sterling Department Store in downtown Little Rock for over 20 years and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in North Little Rock and later First Baptist Church of Maumelle. She enjoyed camping and crafts.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her step-mother, Hazel, her husband, Franklin Dean Washburn, and a daughter-in-law, Lyda Washburn. Survivors are her children, Franklin H. Washburn of Little Rock, William H. Washburn and his wife, Jeanelle, of Pueblo, Colorado, Jerry D. Washburn and his wife, Barbara, of Nixa, Missouri, Stephen A. Washburn and his wife, Patsy, of Lubbock, Texas and Coila "Cissy" Huggs and her husband, Frank, of Hot Springs, 8 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 4th at Roselawn Cemetery with Rev. Rev. Jeff Williams, officiating. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Shon, Rick, Troy and Travis Washburn. Honorary pallbearers will be the nursing home staff of Quapaw Care and Rehab of Hot Springs. The family offers a special thanks to Robin, Ruby, and Deborah, who became her second family while at Quapaw Care and Rehab. Open visitation will be from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 W. 12th Street, Little Rock (501) 661-9111. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Arkansas, 10411 W. Markham, Suite 130, Little Rock, AR 72205 or Susan G. Koemen Breast Cancer Foundation, 904 Autumn Road, Little Rock, AR 72211 or one's favorite charity. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.