of North Little Rock, AR
September 5, 1930 - July 1, 2016
Jewell Lovena Woodward Ferren was born in Little Rock, AR, September 5, 1930 to George Weaver and Maggie Elizabeth Hubach Woodward. She died Friday, July 1, 2016 at the age of 85, in North Little Rock, AR.
She was proceeded in death by her parents, her sister, Gladys Woodward Hopper and her husband of 32 years, Sherman Clifford Ferren. Jewell graduated from Central High School near Judsonia, AR and earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education from Harding College in Searcy, AR in August, 1959. She taught elementary school at Plainview, Kensett, Trumann, and Bradford until her retirement.
Mrs. Ferren was a long time resident of the Searcy area until she moved to North Little Rock to live with her son and daughter-in-law in 2007. She was a member of Levy Church of Christ. She is survived by her sons, Cliff and Karen Ferren of North Little Rock, and Louis and Althea Ferren of Vilonia, AR. She dearly loved her sons and their families which includes 4 grandsons and 4 granddaughters, Andrew Ferren of North Little Rock, AR, Matthew Ferren of Verona, WI, Kimberly (Michael) Lee of Cleveland, Mississippi, Kristen, Kaleb, Kaitlyn, Ashlyn, and Joshua Ferren of Vilonia, AR.
Visitation will be at 10 am Tuesday, July 5, at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home in Searcy followed by the funeral service at 11 am with Mr. Garry Neal officiating. Burial will be at Bethlehem Cemetery, north of Judsonia. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Paragould Children's Home.
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9 Condolence(s)
Leonard & Peggy Southard
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
We are so sorry to hear of Miss Jewells' passing. She was such a wonderful woman. We send our deepest sympathy to her family.
Leonard & Peggy Southard
Denise Airola
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
On behalf of all our staff at the Office of Innovation for Education we offer our condolences to the Ferren family. We are so sorry for your loss. We believe that Ms. Ferren's contribution to children through her career in education carries on through Mr. Louis Ferren's work at the Department of Education. We hope you are comforted by the love and support of family and friends at this time.
Dale and Pat Wagner
Monday, July 4, 2016
We are sorry for the great loss to your family. You will not know the loss until the immediate grief has passed. You will then understand the greatness of your mother.
Our prayers are with you.
Ken Harrison & Dawn Prasifka
Monday, July 4, 2016
Cliff,
Your Mother lived well on this Earth and has now graduated from this life to the eternal one Believers long for. May you and your family cherish the memories she left for you and rejoice in her obtaining her eternal reward.
Sheila and Benny Stringfellow
Monday, July 4, 2016
We were so very sorry for the loss of your mother-Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family-May God bless you with His peace.
Sheila and Benny Stringfellow
Annette
Monday, July 4, 2016
"Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal." Mr. Ferren, I am praying for you and your family during this night season as you weep, knowing that joy shall return. God is faithful...His grace is sufficient to sustain you in the days ahead and His love will comfort your heart as only He can. Be Blessed!
tammy sutherland
Monday, July 4, 2016
So sorry prayers are with the family Tammy Sutherland
Jacob and Jaime Garrett
Sunday, July 3, 2016
We are sorry about your loss. We will be keeping you and your family in our prayers.
Dana Villines
Saturday, July 2, 2016
Cliff & Karen
I'm very sorry for your loss- I know you will miss her so much. God bless your family
Love
Dana