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Funeral services for Jewell Dean Bernard, 91, of Pocola, Oklahoma, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Spiro, Oklahoma. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Fort Smith, Arkansas, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro, Oklahoma. Viewing and visitation will be Sunday, November 16, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., with the family greeting friends from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Jewell was born on April 30, 1934, in Calvin, Oklahoma, to Loy Velma (Pangle) Montgomery and Luther Allen Montgomery. She passed away on November 13, 2025, in Pocola, Oklahoma. She was married to her beloved husband, Ray Bernard, who preceded her in death. Jewell was also preceded in death by her parents; her son, Jonathan Brown; stepson, Ted Bernard; brothers, Edward Montgomery, Earnest Montgomery, and James Montgomery; and sisters, Edna Myers, Allie Luckey, Norma Jean Benzel, Betty Lou Harris, and Ruth Gibbs.
Jewell was an avid quilter who lovingly made quilts for every member of her family, as well as for friends and neighbors. She was also a spirited gardener who took great pride in her flowers and plants. A faithful member of Oak Lodge Church, Jewell lived her life with a joyful heart. She was known for her warm smile and was affectionately remembered by many as a truly sweet lady.
She is survived by her daughter, Judy Slack and husband Gene; son, Jimmy Brown and wife Sheila; stepdaughters, Sandra Edwards and husband Walter, and Linda Bernard; stepson, Robin Bernard and wife Suzi; daughter-in-law, Wanda Brown; stepson-in-law, Bob Wilbur; sister, Thola Owen; nineteen grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren, great great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and loved ones.
Pallbearers will be Shawn Brown, Mark Brown, Ethan Brown, Dalton Brown, Cole Brown, and Garret Brown. Honorary pallbearers will be Lonnie Harris and Tommy Moses.
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