of Little Rock, AR
March 17, 1934 - June 6, 2019
Jewell Dean McKissack, age 85 of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019. She was born on March 17, 1934, in Center Ridge, Arkansas to her late parents, Archie Joseph and Opal Mayall Gordon. Jewell retired from the Arkansas State Treasurer's office after 29 1/2 years of service and was a member of First United Methodist Church of Bryant. In addition, Jewell loved camping, traveling and in her younger years, she enjoyed square dancing. Jewell truly loved her family and friends and will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Jerry McKissack; 1 daughter, Sherrie Williams (Thomas Eddie) of Benton, AR; 2 grandchildren, Leah Briggs (Jason) of Benton, AR and Brian Hutchins (Christi) of Little Rock, AR; 5 great-grandchildren and a host of extended family and friends. She is preceded in death by her son-in-law, James Henson.
Funeral services will be 10:00 am Monday, June 10, 2019, in the chapel of Roller-Chenal Funeral home, 13801 Chenal Pkwy, Little Rock, AR (501) 224-8300 with Pastor Susan Ledbetter officiating. A visitation will be from 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm on Sunday, June 9, 2019, at the funeral home. A private family burial at the Arkansas State Veteran's Cemetery will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 508 N. Reynolds Road, Bryant, Arkansas 72022.
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9 Condolence(s)
Peggy Granger Morrow
Sunday, June 9, 2019
Jerry, Sherrie and rest of family, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers lifted for you and love sent. She will be missed by all of us.
Carolyn Pearrow
Saturday, June 8, 2019
Jerry, Sherrie and Family,
My condolences to all of you in the passing of
Judy. She was such a sweet person. .
Charles & Wanda Stewart
Friday, June 7, 2019
Sorry for your loss had many wonderful memories , Prayers for the Family.
David and Susan Hill
Friday, June 7, 2019
Jerry and Sherrie we are so sorry for your loss. Such a sweet woman. She did a outstanding job of raising Sherrie to be a loving seet woman. You have done your mother proud.
Woody & Sharon Ussery
Friday, June 7, 2019
Such sad news, we have fond memories of our square dance years with Jerry & Judy. She was a very sweet lady.
Don and Jean Neal
Friday, June 7, 2019
We are so sorry for your loss. Judy was such a special lady. Even though we didn't see you all much lately, we will miss her. We will keep the family in our prayers. We have so many wonderful memories of Judy.
Diana & Jim Cline
Friday, June 7, 2019
We are so sorry for your loss Jerry. Judy (Jewell) was a wonderful lady & a dear friend.
Love,
Di (Diana) & Jim Cline
Jim & Diana Cline
Friday, June 7, 2019
Jerry we send prayers to you and your family. May he who lives in that house not made with hands eternal in the heavens, provid comfort and reassurance.
John and Mindy Parham
Thursday, June 6, 2019
Jerry, we are so saddened to learn of Judy's passing. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you. God Bless.