Jewel Richey Wilkerson, 66, of Decatur, Alabama passed away peacefully on October 21, 2018. Ms. Wilkerson loved meeting new people and spent her professional life working with the public. She wasn’t afraid of trying new things, which resulted in elaborate stories shared with family. After moving back to Decatur, she became a member of Grace River Community Church.
She is survived by her step-mother, Thelma Richey; two brothers, Paul (Margaret) and Joe (Rose); four sisters, Joyce (Joe), Peggy, Dale (Jim) and Denise (Raymond) and a multitude of nieces, nephews and friends. Preceding her in death were her parents Gene Richey, Dorothy Klenczar and George Klenczar, her sister Mary Ann, her brother-in-law Red and her brother Allen. The family of Ms. Wilkerson would like to say thank you to Hospice of the Valley and especially to Decatur Health and Rehab for the care and love shown to her. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Valley or Gideons International in her name.