of Selmer, TN
September 17, 1930 - October 6, 2015
Jewel Smithey Nichols, 85, passed away on October 6, 2015 at the McNairy County Nursing Home in Selmer, TN after an extended illness.
She was born September 17, 1930 in Tyronza, AR to Ross and Lorene Smithey.
She was married to A.J. Nichols on November 6, 1948 in Dyess, AR and began a lifelong career as a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her parents and also by a brother, Ross Smithey, Jr.
Survivors include her husband, A.J. Nichols of Ramer, TN; 3 sons: Gaylon Nichols (Kay) of Southaven, MS, Lannie Nichols (Lola) of Ramer, TN and Terry Nichols of Ramer, TN; 2 sisters: Opal Smith of Southaven, MS and Peggy Hall (Jerry) of Millington, TN; a brother, Bob Smithey (Vivian) of Lakeland, TN; 7 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Memorials in her honor may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or to a charitable organization of the donor's choice.
Visitation will be held at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis, AR on Friday October 9, 2015 from 12:00-1:00 PM. The funeral service will be held at the funeral home at 1:00 PM.
Interment will take place at Nichols Cemetery in Marked Tree, AR.
Love and prayers to my Uncle AJ and sons & family.
You fought long and hard my sweet Aunt, now you have received your ultimate healing! Rest in God's arms and we will see you again. Love you BessJewel
Bessie Jewel was a great friend of mine in our teenage and early adult years. Lots of happy times together. So sorry and sad A.J. And your family. Praying for peace and comfort for each of you.
Heaven gained another beautiful flower for His garden. Rest in peace my sweet Aunt. We love you and you will be missed.