Jewell Vernell Highsmith Colee

Mrs. Jewell Vernell Highsmith Colee, age 88, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Sadie Highsmith, husband, Clifton Colee, three children; Vera Jones, William Gary Preston, Randy A. Preston and four siblings.

Mrs. Colee retired after many years in retail sales with McRae’s (Belk) Department Store and was a longtime member of Georgetown Assembly of God. Jewell was always known for her kindness and respect for others. She was a joyful, happy person who shared that joy wherever she was. Her grandchildren will remember her as “the strongest woman I’ve ever known”..she was a perfect role model. She will be greatly missed by all.

Mrs. Colee is survived by her children; Bruce N. Preston, Brenda F. Pierce (Jerry) and James Andrew Preston. She is also survived by her sister, Barbara Jean Chambers, eleven grandchildren, twenty-four great grandchildren and thirteen great-great grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held at Mobile Memorial Gardens on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.

Condolences may be offered at www.radneyfuneralhome.com.