Jill Renee Foxworth

Jill Renee Foxworth, age 58, a native of Covington, passed away late Sunday evening September 12, 2021. She was born at St. Tammany Hospital in 1963 and was a member of First Baptist Church of Covington. Jill was a well-respected businesswoman both locally and throughout the southeast. After graduating college with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1985, Jill began working alongside her father, where the two of them together grew Dependable Glass Works Inc. into one of the largest private manufacturing glass companies in southern United States. For many years Jill was active in the downtown Covington business district and her success led to her being chosen to participate and contribute in business leader projects by the State of Louisiana. Jill loved life. While being a devoted partner, daughter, sister and aunt, Jill was never one to sit idle. She lived life to the fullest, whether that involved her traveling numerous times to Canada to fish, traveling to Africa to climb and successfully summit Mount Kilimanjaro in 2009 and Mount Machu Picchu in 2012. Jill loved biking the Abita trail and was an active artist working with clay, creating one of a kind pottery and also designing, creating and selling handmade leather purses. Jill is survived by her long-time life partner Willford Watts, her father J.A."Norman" Foxworth, her brother John A. Foxworth, Jr., and others. Due to COVID-19, social distancing is encouraged, and masks are required to attend services. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433 on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at 11:00 AM with visitation on Wednesday beginning 10:00 AM until service time. Interment will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 2280 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70443. The family prefers that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to First Baptist Church of Covington Young At Heart Program, 16333 Hwy 1085, Covington, Louisiana 70433. E.J. Fielding Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Please sign the E.J. Fielding Funeral Home online Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.