Slipped away from this earth and transcended into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father on Friday, August 31, 2018. She was born February 19, 1949. The fifth of six siblings, her educational journey included graduating from Mobile County Training School and then onward to Tuskegee Institute, earning a BS degree in Business Administration. Jewel was preceded in death by her parents, Reverend and Mrs. Burnis James Parker, Sr. ; three brothers, Burnis James, Jr., Reuben and Rayford Parker. She leaves to cherish her memories, a devoted husband of 18 years, Reginald Chapman; two siblings, Gladys Bracy and Robert, Sr. (Beverly) Chapman; a host of nieces; nephews and friends. A celebration of Jewel’s life will be held on Monday, September 10 with a gathering from 12:30 p.m. until time of service 1:00 p.m. at Fort Lincoln Funeral Home, 3401 Bladensburg Road, Brentwood, MD 20722. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery.