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Jewel WINN Obituary
Jewel Mae was a lifelong Fox Hill resident and member of Fox Hill Central United Methodist Church. Her family, church family, and music were her greatest joys in life. Her career as church organist began at the age of 16 and continued until her death. She was a dedicated piano and organ instructor, and had many happy memories of time spent with her students.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Rose and Howard Lewis; grandparents, William Franklin Lewis and Rosie Evans Lewis; husband, LaVern Winn Sr.; cousin, Duncan Stewart; daughter, Jewel Mae Mason; son-in-law, David Mason; and great-grandson, Joshua Sechrist.
She is survived by her son, Larry Winn and wife, Dora; grandchildren Christopher and Rebecca; granddaughter, Carla Mason Sechrist and husband, Curtis Sechrist; daughter, Joan Winn Beatty and husband, Daniel; grandchildren, Katharine Beatty, Lauren Beatty Blekicki and husband, John, and Meghan Beatty; son, LaVern Winn Jr. and wife, Nancy Winn; grandchildren, Nick Charles, Brooke Neil and husband, Mark, and Willie Charles and wife, Michelle; and daughter, Sabrina Burbanck and husband, George; grandchildren, Chelsea Drake-Wheeler and husband, Lucas, Alex Burbanck, and Graham Burbanck; and nine great-grandchildren. Jewel Mae is also survived by cousin, David Stewart with whom she was raised, cousin, William Hayes; as well as many other cousins in the area.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010, at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, Downtown Hampton. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan.14, 2010, at Fox Hill Central United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Clark Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Fox Hill Central United Methodist Church, Music Fund; Clark Cemetery; or Fox Hill Historical Society. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
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Ron Milovac
February 9, 2010
I was the Choir Director at Fox Hill Central for a short time in the 80's. It gave me great comfort that no matter how difficult the music I chose, Jewel Mae would be able to play it. From the classics to gospel, she played everything with great technique and passion. I'll especially remember a piano/organ duet of "O Holy NIght" that we played together one Christmas Eve. I really had to practice to keep up with her!
Renae Berry McCormick
January 17, 2010
To the Family of Mrs. Winn,
I was so sorry to hear about Mrs. Winn's passing. I will always remember sitting by her at the piano as she taught me to play. She had such a kind, gentle, patient spirit. Thank you for sharing her with so many people. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joyce Carter Lawrence
January 16, 2010
Family of Jewel Mae,
What a goodly heritage you have....your mother was first of all a dear Christian...a lovely lady inside and out. I count it an honor that my path crossed hers during my pilgrimage.
You are in our prayers and thoughts.
Love in Christ,
George & Sandy Anderson
January 14, 2010
Oh, what a sweet and gentle person she was. God has truly taken one of His finest to live with Him forever. We have had the genuine privilege of knowing Jewel Mae for many years, and thank her family for sharing her with all of us. We will surely miss her beautiful smile, and gentle Spirit. God Bless and watch over all of you, as I know she will be missed so much.
Michelle Jenkins-Dore
January 14, 2010
I will always remember her sitting behind that organ playing her heart out or walking past the house stopping to speak with kind words and a beautiful smile to follow. She was truly a light to us all through the years . I will always remember with great appreciation and love.
Jim Clements
January 14, 2010
I saw the article in the newspaper about Jewel Mae's death and wanted to express my deeepest sympathy. I'm Jim Clements, the son of the former pastor of Fox Hill Central United Methodist Church (Rev. James L. Clements).
I in the future you'd like to contact me personally to go over past times in Fox Hill, please feel free to call me at 757-642-4941. I'm living in Smithfield, Virginia at 500 Cranford Road. I'd love to meet with you personally today but my schedule is full.
Once again, please accept my deepest sympathy on the death of your mother and I'll keep you in my prayers.
Jim Clements
Dana Heard
January 14, 2010
Carla and family, I am so sorry for your loss of your precious grammy. My heart and prayers are with you in this time. I will be thinking of you and the times I was at your house and she was present with that extra hug and smile for me. I am so blessed to have known her. Dana Martin Heard
David Machen
January 13, 2010
Larry,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
David & Carmen Melton
January 13, 2010
To the family - thank you for sharing your mother, grandmother with so many for so long. Ms. Winn will be sadly missed, yet her legacy will live on at Fox Hill Central. Her style and grace are irreplaceable. We've been around music our whole life and have never heard anyone play the organ such as she did. But, it's no wonder since her dedication was shown by her 6 a.m. practice sessions on a regular basis. It was important to her that each and every note be played with perfection because she said it was her "gift to God". His light certainly shone through her. Her genuine hugs and giant smile we will always cherish and remember. The early morning chats and the support she showed for the contemporary music program were just a few ways she touched us personally. When her parents named her "Jewel", we're sure they couldn't have known how "priceless" she would become.
Stephen White
January 13, 2010
Meghan, I am so sorry to learn of the loss of your grandmother Jewel Mae. Just knowing you and your family is enough for me to know that ya'll have taken the best of her life and made them your own! May she rest in peace! -Steve White
Scott Brown
January 13, 2010
A reflection of Christ to those who were blessed to cross her path. An encourager to musicians and singers. A friend to all who knew her. To her family, thanks for sharing her with us and know that you are covered by the many prayers she offered up for each of you. And while the hurt of her passing will last for a while, the rejoicing in heaven will be forever.
Joan Buchanan
January 13, 2010
Not only has the Church Community lost a beautiful and gratious soul, the entire Fox Hill Community has lost part of its heart. Miss Jewel Mae was such a dear sweet lady, loving Mother and the best pianist and organist on earth. All of us who were her friends and students grieve her family's loss. With Deepest Sympathy,
Dottie and Joan Buchanan
Sue Jernigan
January 13, 2010
To the family and friends who loved Miss Winn. May the peace that only God provides be with you all through this life-changing experience. She lives forever in our hearts. Special memories always!
Karen Strode
January 12, 2010
Oh...such a beautiful soul has gone to her Heavenly Home. I think everyone who encountered her presence has been touched by her heart, soul, spirit and music. May we all rejoice again with her on the other side. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. There is most certainly music in Heaven!
Taffy O'Neill
January 12, 2010
We all loved Jewel Mae. She was a wonderful Mother-In-Law to David and a part of our family too. I know she was a loved grandmother to Carla too. I also have fond memories of taking piano lessons from Jewel Mae. We will all miss her and we send our love and condolences to the family.
Walter and Jan Spencer
January 12, 2010
There will be songs played and songs sung that will cause us to pause and think of this sweet gentle soul. And we will never see the organ and not remember her in her place. But she was also our gardening buddy. We will think of her, too, when the roses bloom in the Spring and the cannas come up in the Summer.
Bob Bessette
January 12, 2010
The kindest, gentlest, and most compassionate prayer warrior I have ever had the privilege to know has gone on to become first chair organist for the heavenly choir. Her legacy as an accomplished musician will certainly live on through the countless lives she touched with her passion for music only surpassed by her love of family. I give thanks to the Lord and the entire Winn family for sharing her with us! May God’s peace help comfort and sustain you.
Paul Crandlemire
January 12, 2010
Mrs. Winn has been there for most every major event in my life and she will be missed very much. I am certain that I am not alone. To her family my sincerest condolences.
Katherine Glass
January 12, 2010
I will always be grateful for the influence Miss Winn had upon Kayleigh. Their piano lessons together when Kayleigh was a little girl were so much more -- they were life lessons -- and she gave so willingly of herself to so many for so many years. Her legacy to all of us is to be the best people we can and to share our time and talents with others. God bless each of you.
Gwen Wesson
January 12, 2010
Mrs. Winn was such a sweet, kind person. I will remember her as my piano teacher, church organist and friend. Fox Hill Central will not be
the same without her at the piano or
organ. Even though her church family
will miss her I am sure there will be
a void in the lives of her family. Share good memories together. I am sure she is celebrating with music in heaven.
January 12, 2010
Larry,
Our prayers are with you and your family.
Darnell Spencer SUPSHIPNN QA
Melodye Dorst
January 12, 2010
Jewel Mae was a wonderful person. I enjoyed stopping by and talking to her about the family history from time to time. She was so well informed and had the answers to all of my questions. I learned quite a bit from her. She loved you all very much and was very proud of all of you. Now you must continue her example until you meet her again someday. I am proud to say that I was related to such a fine, godly woman. May God bless you all and give you strength in this time of loss.
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