of North Little Rock, AR

February 7, 1935 - December 14, 2025

Jewel Dean Persinger Chrestman loves her family, and she loves Jesus above all else.

Jewel was born to James Clemons and Grace Victoria Basset in West Helena, Arkansas, on February 7, 1935. After her mother's unexpected death in 1948, Jewel was adopted by her uncle and aunt, Louis and Modine Scott.

Jewel is preceded in death by her parents, her adopted parents, her brother, Robert ''Buddy'' Persinger, her son, James Edward Chrestman, III ''Eddie'', and her husband of 70 years, James Edward Chrestman, Jr.

Here to rejoice and celebrate her home-going are her brother, Dennis, and his wife, Corrine. Along with her children Anna Livingston Chrestman Barnard and Richard, Doyle Chrestman and Rhonda, Victoria Chrestman Hollis and Walt, Gizelle Chrestman Jones and Brett, Carla Chrestman Martin and Charles, 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and countless nieces, nephews, and friends who claimed her as their Granny or Aunt Jewel, which sounded like ''Angel''.

Mom loved Jesus the most. He was the most important aspect of her life. She journaled about her talks with him and rarely left a conversation with a stranger without mentioning Jesus to them. She intentionally raised her five children to love Jesus, to respect the sanctity of the body of Christ, to honor the role of their pastor, and to lead others to Jesus. This godly woman's tenacity influenced all five of her children and their spouses to pursue ministry in various forms. What a legacy to build and leave!

Jewel impacted so many lives: young and old. She taught Sunday School, led Tuesday prayer meetings, facilitated grief share, participated in the Red Hatter's Society, coordinated meals for the bereaved, and coached individuals re-entering society from time in prison. Jewel was nominated ''Volunteer of the Year'' several times from Meadow Park Elementary, the school where some of her children and grandchildren attended. One year she was even nominated the ''Volunteer of the Year'' for Pulaski County School District. She was also awarded ''Apostolic Church Mother of the Year'' multiple times, and served as an officer for the Ladies Auxiliary at the home church and state levels.

Jewel, Mom, Granny, G-Granny: whoever she was to you, she loved you. She mentioned you in prayer by name every single day, and she is finally home and at complete peace with her savior, Jesus

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Owens Funeral Home
5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
North Little Rock, AR  72116
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com