Jewell Marie (Wilson) Miller

Jewell Marie (Wilson) Miller, 95, of Patriot Ohio went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Holzer Hospital, Gallipolis, after a sudden illness. She was born July 14, 1920 in Wayne County, West Virginia to Sidney and Susie (Pauley) Wilson. After her mother’s passing in 1932, Jewell became, and remained throughout her life, a mother figure to her siblings Helen, William (Bill), and Gladys. She remained close to her childhood friend Lenore Perry throughout her life. She married Cecil Claude Miller on September 22, 1939 at McDaniel Crossroads in Patriot, Ohio. Jewell worked at the original Holzer Hospital before obtaining her LPN license and working at Gallipolis Developmental Center until her retirement. She was a devoted member of McDaniel Crossroads Pentecostal Church for 77 years where she taught Sunday School, Bible School, served on the Church Board, and was active in numerous other activities. She was dearly loved by her church family and was honored for her service, her faith, kindness, and her Godly example. She was known to always put the well-being of others before herself. She enjoyed her family very much, gardening, and reading. She enjoyed her nursing career and in her last years very much enjoyed interacting with children as the Bible School nurse and bandaging up boo-boos. She regularly gave to her church and worthy charities such as veterans groups and Operation Smile. Even in her last days she showed concern for others and quiet humor. She is survived by daughters Carolyn Sue (Don) Riddle of Washington, West Virginia, Claudine (Glenn) Culp of Canal Winchester, Ohio, Shirley Ann (Robert) Hill of Patriot, Ohio, and Anita Jane Madden (Robert) Leach of Parkersburg, West Virginia. Grandchildren Donna (Roger) Curfman of Washington, West Virginia, Sandra (Andrew) Lasseter of Middleburg, Florida, Angela (Jeff) Towner of Leon, W.Va., Cheryl Swain of McArthur, Ohio, Sharon ( Randy) Jones of Pataskala, Ohio, Pamela (Jen) Leach of Germantown, Maryland, John Madden of Waltham, Massachusetts, Christopher Madden of Parkersburg, West Virginia, Daniel Leach of Selma, Texas, Robert Ray Leach of Seneca, South Carolina, Robert Shane (Monica) Hill of Bellefontaine, Ohio, and Steven Hill of Michigan. Great-grandchildren Bradley Curfman, Ryan (Tabitha) Curfman, Jeremi Lasseter, Brandi Lasseter, Elias Towner, Maddelynn Towner, Trey Swain, Colby Swain, and Great-great granddaughter Sienna Lasseter. Sister Gladys Ourant of Upper Arlington, Ohio and brother, Sidney (Mary) Wilson, of Tucson, Arizona. And many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, mother, father, step-mother Marie (Riggs) Wilson, sister Helen Carpenter, brother William Wilson, among others. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 28 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Willis Funeral Home, Gallipolis, Ohio. Services will be on Wednesday June 29 at 1:00pm at McDaniel Crossroads Church with visitation beginning at noon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: McDaniel Crossroads Church 2600 Cadmus Road Patriot, OH 45658