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Mrs. Jewell Mae Rhodes

  • August 3, 2011 - November 6, 2011
  • Dallas, Texas
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“My wife (Carmine) and I extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Jewell Mae. May God extend super natural strength, understanding...Read More » ”
1 of 8 | Posted by: Andrew Haynes - Houston, TX

“My wife (Carmine) and I extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Jewell Mae. May God extend super natural strength, understanding...Read More » ”
2 of 8 | Posted by: Andrew Haynes - Houston, TX

“My deepest condolence to all of the family. ”
3 of 8 | Posted by: Willie Smith Jr - San Antonio, TX

“Our symphaty and condolences from our family to yours. May GOD bless and keep you. ”
4 of 8 | Posted by: Ora Lee Williams Scott - TX

“I was so glad to know Jewell as my friend, and I am sad that she is no longer with us, but I know she is resting with the master. We love you! Rest...Read More » ”
5 of 8 | Posted by: Blondie Walker - Garland, TX

“Will miss you ”
6 of 8 | Posted by: Jimmy Mills - Jewett, TX - cousin

“The Robinson extend our deepest sympathy to the family of our cousin Jewell. PRAYER: Loving God, who is everywhere yet always near, please...Read More » ”
7 of 8 | Posted by: Mary Robinson-Bean - Houston, TX

“The GW Carver Alumni Association extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Jewell Mae. May you know that God is always close to help carry your...Read More » ”
8 of 8 | Posted by: George Washington Carver Alumni Association - TX


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Jewel Mae Rhodes of Dallas, Texas passed away peacefully surrounded by her two daughters on November 6, 2011. She was born on August 3, in Jewett, Texas to Jadie and Julie Haynes. She graduated from George Carver High School in Leon County. After High School Jewel moved to the Dallas/Fort Worth to start her family. Jewel worked at Collins Radio/Rockwell International, now known as Acatel Networks, for nearly three decades. Jewel was a member of the Dallas Academy of Arts and Letters and volunteered her time towards her daughter Sylvia's political campaign. She was the true meaning of life because she traveled, was highly sociable, lived and enjoyed every day of her life to the fullest.

Jewell is preceded in death by one son, Roosevelt Jackson, Jr; She is survived by her daughters Sharon Burton (Ken) and Sylvia Bradley (Terry); four grandchildren, Ashley Cooks, Kendria Burton, Elizabeth Dary and Grant Fitzgerald Bradley. She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by her family and loved ones.