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Jewel Gilliam-Wells Obituary
Visitation, Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 11 until 12 p.m., funeral 12 p.m. at Joe Ford Funeral Home 1616 Winchester Road, 38116. Burial will follow at New Park Cemetery.
She leaves to mourn her passing, two sisters, Jean Thomas and Mary Gilliam Boyd, six brothers, Sylvester Taylor (Rosie Lee), Preston Gilliam (Barbara), Leroy Gilliam, Jr. (Claudia), George Allen Gilliam (Lillie), Manuel Gilliam (Schuyler) and Moses Gilliam; two stepdaughters, Shara Wells and Latoya Belton Lewis, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and the extended Wells family.
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Lillie Gilliam
June 22, 2025
We will love & miss you Always!
Albert Hearn
March 27, 2025
I wish I had been more in touch with my cousin Jewel and the rest of my family,I am going to do better
Cassandra Price
April 10, 2024
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Mattie Hatch
April 10, 2024
Jewel was a bright spot in our lives, very funny and a wonderful personality. We will miss her so much. We will continue to pray for the family, but always know that God will comfort and keep you not only thru this time of bereavement, but even when to return to your normal life. He will always be with you, holding you with his grace and mercy.
Mattie Hatch
April 10, 2024
To Joyce and family, I truly am sorry about the passing of Jewel. I can't help but remember when we all was playing together and going to school in North Memphis. Then we found out we were cousins. I will be praying for you and the rest of the family. Jewel was a bright light and a friend of Shirley. We will miss her too. I know that God will keep his arms around the family as you go thru this time of bereavement. Keep trusting in him for he will see you thru this time.
Love,
Mattie & the Hatch Family
Gloria J Anderson
April 9, 2024
Jewel was exquisite in many respects- brains, beauty, and strength. Her little Sister, Shirley Gilliam, was my very best friend at Manassas during the 7th & 8th grades. The Gilliam Family was special and contributed so much to the North Memphis community. Rest in Eternal Peace, dear Jewel. Heartfelt thanks to her Brother, Moses Gilliam, for letting me know of Jewel's passing.
Patricia Craft
April 9, 2024
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Albert Hearn
April 6, 2024
Praying for our family I am a cousin of Jewel,and am Rev.Al Hearn and I'm praying for strength and comfort for our family!
Doris Russell
April 6, 2024
Sending love and comfort to your family. May God provides you with comfort and love . Please accept my condolence. Love Doris
Robert and Wanda Shull
April 5, 2024
Sending love, prayers, and sincere condolences. May God grant spiritual comfort and healing.
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