Photo courtesy of Proctor Funeral Home - Camden
Camden, Arkansas
Feb 21, 1922 – Nov 25, 2014 (Age 92)
Jewel Dean Boswell, 92, of Conway, formerly of Camden, passed away November 25, 2014. She was a proud member of the Faulkner County family of Sam and Clarice Wilcox. Born into a large and loving family February 21, 1922 at Springhill, AR, she moved to Camden in 1943 where she and her husband operated Boswell's Market for many years.
She was an active member of First Baptist Church and The Business and Professional Women's Club and worked as a volunteer at Ouachita County Hospital.
In 2010, when her health began to fail, she moved to Conway to be closer to her daughter and to her surviving brothers and sisters.
She is preceded in death by her husband, D. O. Boswell; brothers, Doyne, Dennis and Wiley Wilcox and sister, Lou Hall.
She is survived by her daughter, Mary Ann Bloodworth (Jim) of Conway; granddaughter, Dawn Esser (Joe) of St. Louis, MO; grandsons, Dan Bloodworth (Dana) of Conway and Sam Bloodworth (Tonya) of Russellville, AR; brothers, Kenneth and Cecil Wilcox both of Conway; sisters, Mary Mitchell of Murfreesboro and Janelle Stanton of Conway; ten great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Graveside service will be 1:00 Sunday at Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the charity of your choice.
I'm so sorry to hear of the death of your mom. She was such a sweet lady. My prayers are with you and your family.
Wanda Steed
December 24, 2015 | Camden, AR
I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother. I just saw it here. Your parent were special people.
Carolyn Young Blenden
December 20, 2014 | Little Rock, AR
We were so sorry to hear of the death of your mother. We have such fond memories of her. She was always welcoming and happy to see those who came in contact with her. She loved her family. Cherish all your great memories of her.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
John and Peggy Rowe
December 07, 2014 | Keller, TX
My deepest sympathies to you Mary Ann. May the "God of all comfort," help to ease the pain of your grief during this time.(1 Cor 1:3,4)
December 03, 2014 | AR
Mary Ann, I am so sorry to hear of Ms. Jewel's passing. She was a great person, always happy when I would see her. My prayers are with you and your family.
Twyla Gossler
December 02, 2014 | Farmerville, LA
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Sharon Shankle Alexander
December 02, 2014 | Astoria, OR
Mary Ann, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. She was a lovely person and I know you will miss her. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mary Feyen
December 01, 2014 | Benton, AR
Mary Ann, I was sorry to hear that Jewel Dean had passed away. I had hoped to attend the memorial service, but my daughter & family will be coming by on their way back to MO. I also am a volunteer at OCMC as your mother was. I'd love to see you again.
Deloyce Hart
November 30, 2014 | Camden, AR
Mary Ann and Family I am so sorry for your loss. Ms. Jewel Dean was such a very nice person. I know you will miss her dearly. I will be praying for you all.
Linda Wilson-clark
November 30, 2014 | Camden, AR
