Jewell Wilson Williams, 85, of Sourwood Ridge, Tryon, died Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012 in the Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills.
Born in Orangeburg, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Charles G. and Estelle McCanless Wilson and was the widow of Horace E. “Bud” Williams, who died in l993.
Jewell was the bookkeeper for R. M. Williams Plumbing Company for many years. She was an avid bridge player and enjoyed bird watching. Mrs. Williams was a charter member of the Tryon United Methodist Church, Tryon.
Surviving are twin daughters, Jane Williams Jones (Danny) of Landrum and Jean Williams Stoner (Bill) of Greenville, S.C. Also surviving are five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12 in the McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon, with Dr. Robert Lair officiating.
Burial will be in Polk Memorial Gardens, Columbus.
Family will receive friends from 1:45 to 2:45 p.m. Sunday, just prior to the service in the McFarland Funeral Chapel.
Memorials may be made to the Tryon United Methodist Church, 195 New Market Road, Tryon, N.C. 28782 or to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, 130 Forest Glen Drive, Columbus, N.C. 28722.
An on-line guest register may be signed at www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com.
McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon.