Jewel was born February 18, 1921 in Balm, Florida to Mitchell and Rosa Lee. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Milton “Earl” Hardin. Jewel and Earl were married in 1942, and spent their lives together in the home they built in Ellenton.
Jewel was a staple of her community and was loved by everyone around her. As a member of the Ellenton Civic Association, Jewel represented her community for several years at the Manatee County Fair by helping with the Ellenton display. Jewel began her career with J. C. Penney’s at the downtown Bradenton store, and retired as catalog manager at the DeSoto Square Mall store after 20 years.
Jewel spent Christmas surrounded by the people who loved her most—her daughter Deborah R. Durrance (David C., Jr.), granddaughters Jessica D. Lindsey (Ryan Williamson) and Kathleen E. Platt (John W.), grandsons Talon and Miles Lindsey and Devon and Justin Pollock, and step-granddaughters Annalise and Alexia Platt.
Jewel found her spiritual connection with God in the nature surrounding her home. She is now with the Lord and eternally tending to Heaven’s garden. A Memorial Service in celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 am at Groover Funeral Home at Mansion Memorial Park in Ellenton, following a 10:00 am Visitation.
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