Mary Jewell Harmon Oxendine

Jewell was born June 19, 1932, in Statesville, NC, the daughter of Ann Guy and Everette H. Harmon. She graduated from Scotts High School in Statesville and later entered Kings Business College in Charlotte where she met her husband Jesse. After graduating she was employed by Huttie Sash & Door Co. Later, she and Jesse were married during his senior year in Pharmacy School in Charleston, SC. After graduating they returned to Charlotte.

Jewell was an active member of Providence Baptist Church, which was a very important part of her life. She served in the children’s nursery and was a member of the Sharing Class. She and Jesse began a tradition of hosting a Christmas party for those that had lost loved ones. Jewell was very active in the North Carolina Pharmacy Auxiliary for several years. She volunteered at Presbyterian Hospital’s Orthopedic Clinic and at East Mecklenburg High School Health room.

She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother known for her sweet smile. Her children often refer to their parents as having had the perfect marriage.

Jewell and Jesse enjoyed spending time at Lake Norman with family and friends; simply riding through the countryside and traveling overseas. They were fortunate to travel to various parts of Europe including the town where Jesse helped liberate a concentration camp, Paris, the Holy Land and Vienna.

Jewell and Jesse were the owners of King Drug for 38 years having a store on Eastway Drive and Fairview Road. Jewell handled the bookwork for the stores for many years and was always at the store during the busy Holiday seasons. Some of her happiest moments were working together as a family. Both their children, Jenny and Mark are Pharmacists today.

Jewell was preceded in death by her parents and two daughters, Pamela Ann and Laura Michelle Banks. She is survived by her husband, Jesse E. Oxendine, son Mark E. Oxendine (Karen), and daughter, Jenny Dentremont (Brian) all of Charlotte; grandchildren, Riley Oxendine, Rachel Oxendine, Coleton Banks, and Carson Banks; twin sister Julia Van Pelt of Daytona Beach, Fl and sister Carolyn Parker (Joe) of Lenoir, NC and her brother, Harold Harmon (Kathy) of Statesville, NC.

A special thank you to “Tilly” Houston, Stephanie Byrd, Samantha McDaniel, as well as Hospice of Charlotte for their wonderful care and support.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 4, 2013, at Providence Baptist Church, 4921 Randolph Road, Charlotte, NC 28211 with a funeral service to be held at 1:30 pm. Interment will follow in Sharon Memorial Park, 5716 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC 28212.

Memorials may be made to Providence Baptist Church, 4921 Randolph Road, Charlotte, NC 28211 or Hospice and Palliative Care Charlotte Region, 1420 East Seventh Street, Charlotte, NC 28204.