Jewel Hinton Rushing, age 88, of Shreveport, Louisiana went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Jewel was born October 8, 1934 in Dubberly, Louisiana to William Robert and Ruby Lacy Hinton.
Jewel was the first woman welder for Frymaster. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She raised not only her five children but also her brother and sisters. She loved sewing and quilting and was widely known as a wonderful seamstress. She loved to cook. The family would often find her in the kitchen baking her pecan and cherry pies. However, nothing compared to her fried pies. Jewel was loved by her many neighbors. She will be greatly missed by those who knew her best and loved her most.
Jewel was preceded in death by her parents, William Robert Hinton and Ruby Robertson Lacy Hinton; sisters, Pat and Mae, and her brother Douglas.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Charlette Rushing Carroll (Donald), Charles R. Rushing, Jr., Douglas L. Rushing (Olivia), Yolanda Ann Gibson and Moss Gibson; grandchildren, Victor (Tiffeny), Christina (Jeff), Misty (Bob), Bailey (Meagan), Amber Desire (Tim), Charly (Hunter), Robbi (Nate), Christopher, Candy (John Paul) and Gordan. Jewel is also survived by 16 great grandchildren and her fur baby Lizzy.
A Celebration of Life Graveside Service for Jewel will be held Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at Centuries Memorial Park, 8801 Mansfield Road, Shreveport, Louisiana 71108 with Bro. Eddie Rushing officiating. Honoring the family as pallbearers will be Randy, Douglas, Donald, Victor, Bailey, Tim and Charlette.
The family would like to express special thanks to Hand in Hand Hospice, nurse Mallory, and special friend, Daisie Simpson for their care and concern during this difficult time.
