Jewell Smith Richey

She was born on April 18th, 1932 in Troy, NC to the late Fred and Bertie Smith, the oldest of four children. She grew up in Montgomery County where she was an avid basketball player and graduated Valedictorian of her class at Troy High School. After high school, she attended Southern Pilgram Bible College, where she met and married the love of her life of 65 years, Henry Parkes Richey.

Jewell was retired from Jessup Plumbing Company where she had 34 years of service as a Corporate Secretary. She was a long time member of the Wesleyan Church, attending Emmanuel Wesleyan in recent years where she enjoyed serving as the organist and singing in the choir. She loved cooking and was an expert seamstress. One of her great joys was doing puzzles with her family. She was filled with faith in Jesus, was a woman of prayer and a true example of perseverance. She enjoyed serving others by preparing one of her signature country meals and through music ministry with her husband, Parkes.

She is survived by her husband, Henry Parkes Richey of the home; her sons, Steve Richey (Patricia) of Greensboro, NC and Dale Richey (Debora) of Lenoir, NC; four grandchildren, Jennifer Richey Weekley (David) of Fredericksburg, VA, Amanda Richey Williams (James) of Suwanee, GA, Zachary Richey and Daniel Richey of Greensboro, NC; and her precious seven great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. She is also survived by her siblings, Delores Kelly, of Candor, NC, Deweerd Smith (Marguerite) of Caseville, Michigan, and Rebecca Surrett (David) of Greensboro, NC.

The family would like to thank the management and staff of WhiteStone Care and Wellness Center for the love and care they gave Jewell in her final days. Thanks also go out to the staff at Brookdale Lawndale Park for her loving care during her previous two-year stay there.

A Memorial Service will be held at noon, Saturday, August 10, 2019, at Emmanuel Wesleyan Church, 3233 Yanceyville Street, Greensboro, NC 27405. The family will receive friends 10:30 am until the hour of the service at the church. A Committal Service will immediately follow at Guilford Memorial Park, 6000 West Gate City Blvd. Greensboro, NC 27407.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Emmanuel Wesleyan Church, 3233 Yanceyville Street, Greensboro, NC, 27405.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.HanesLineberryFHSedgefield.com.