Jewel Lee Malone, 92, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020 at her home residence, 308 Bois ‘D’ Arc St., Savoy Texas.
Jewel was born September 11, 1927 to Albert Sherman Stogsdill and Gracie Ethel Merritt in Bells, Texas. She attended school in Bells and Ambrose, Texas.
In March of 1942 Jewel married James Charlie Malone in Durant, Oklahoma. Their courtship began on a blind date at the movies featuring “The Three Stooges” in Bonham, Texas. After Mr. Malone completed his military service the family settled on the family farm in Savoy, Texas. After farming for a few years, the Malone’s sold the farm and moved to the current address in Savoy. Jewel resided at her current address for 68 years until the time of her death.
Jewel was a member of the Savoy Church of Christ. She was a home maker for many years before being employed at the VA Hospital in Bonham. She was the head cashier of the Canteen. Jewel retired from the VA after many years of outstanding service. During her retirement she enjoyed babysitting her grandchildren and taking trips to Branson,Missouri with their special friends, Clyde and Dorothy Lankford.
She is preceded in death by her husband, James Charlie Malone and son James Michael Malone.
Jewel is survived by her sons, Richard Keith Malone and wife Teresa of Mineral Wells, Texas; Ronny Malone and wife Barbara of Savoy, Texas; daughter Judith Carolyn Malone of Garland, Texas; brothers, Clete Stogsdill of Savoy, Texas, J.T. Stogsdill of Oregon, sister Theresa Smith of Wisconsin, 11 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers are Jason Sewell, Jerry Sewell II, Eddie Martin, Travis Rogers, Greg Malone, and Marshal Decker.
Honorary Pallbearers are Jewel’s grandchildren.
A “come and go” visitation will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., at Mullican Little Funeral Home. Only a limited number of guests will be allowed to enter the funeral home facility at any one time to maintain social distancing. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 31, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Mullican Little Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Sunny Side Cemetery, Savoy, Texas.
Arrangements are with Mullican-Little Funeral Home, Bells, Texas. An online registry may be signed at www.mullicanlittle.com
love you Granny. Till we meet again.
My sincere condolences. You are all in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this time of loss. May God’s peace comfort you in the coming days.
My prayers for the family. She was a sweet lady. She and JC opened their home for us over and over when we were growing up.
Angels came and took Home a Sweet Gentle Lady. RIP Mrs. Malone. I will miss visiting and talking to you.
My Greatest Sympathy and Prayers to your families.
I loved Jewel. She was a special sweet lady. I will miss our Friday hugs.
Our Sympathy and Prayers are with you all. Jewel was a beautiful woman with a big heart. May Gods Blessing be with you.
I was very sorry to hear of your loss. I have known Jewel most of my life. I know she will be greatly missed. Love Gloria (Blount) Lusk
Lots of prayers for all of you. She was such a sweet lady. ❤️
To the Malone Family Your mother was a gentle soul.I use to go and clean her house.Loved and enjoyed the conversation,laugh,we had.She reminded me so much of my grandmother that I will always have good memories. Blessing & Comfort to all Diane Willis