Jewell Wilcox

Mrs. Jewell Shepherd Wilcox age 89, of Lansing, NC died Sunday, November 6, 2011 at the Trinity Mission of Hillsville, VA. Mrs. Wilcox was born  April 3, 1922 in Ashe County, to Fieldon and Rena Thomas Shepherd. Mrs. Wilcox was preceded in death by her husband: Wade Wilcox, 2 daughters: Diane Howell & Janet Wilcox, brothers and sisters: Roy Shepherd, Grady Shepherd, Glen Shepherd, Garvey Shepherd, Flossie Wade, Ossie Shepherd and Ruby Blevins. Mrs. Wilcox was a member of Sturgills Baptist Church. She was a fine Christian lady who always read her bible and was loved by all.  She retired from Sprague Electric after many years of service. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 1:00 pm at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Lloyd Day. Burial will follow in Finley Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm prior to the service. Mrs. Wilcox is survived by: 1daughter: Jean Lyon and husband Steven of Hillsville, VA, 1 sister: Lenna Drain of Roanoke, VA & 1 son-in-law: Charles Howell of Lansing, NC, 3 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. You may send and view condolences to the family through our website, www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mrs. Wilcox's arrangements.