Jewell was born July 6, 1926 in Atlanta, GA to the late James Arthur Kitchens and Eula Mae Lester Kitchens. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph K. Sammons.
She attended the university of Georgia in Athens studying business then began her career as a telegraph operator for the seaboard railroad where she met and married Joseph Sammons.
She enjoyed working as a fashion model in Atlanta and then owning a florist business for many years in Roanoke Rapids, NC. while raising her family.
Throughout her life she enjoyed sharing her abundant love with her family, her church and her many friends.
She always had a smile on her face and a caring hand to give to those in need.
Jewell is survived by her sons, Edward K. Sammons (Nancy); and Joseph A. Sammons both of Raleigh; daughter, Karen Hindman (Kevin) of Laurel, MD; grandchildren, Bryan Sammons; Christopher Hindman; Greg Hindman (Becky); Jay Sammons; Anna Jones (Corey); and Jeff Sammons; great grandson, Jeremy Jones.
A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Friday, May 3, 2013 at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 200 SE Maynard Road, Cary, NC 27511. Burial will follow the service at Haywood Independent Bible Church Cemetery in Moncure, NC. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 pm Thursday, May 2, 2013 and 12:00 - 1:30 pm prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Condolences may be sent to www.BrownWynneCary.com
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