Jewell May (Estes) Mabrey was born May 13, 1931, in Paragould, Arkansas, to her late parents, Thomas Jefferson Estes and Mary Ellen (Faulkner) Estes.  She passed away on April 18, 2022, at her home in Cardwell, Missouri, at the age of 90 years.  Jewell married Bladen Mabrey on July 25, 1953.  He preceded her in death on April 1, 2011.  Jewell was also preceded in death by her two brothers, Lowell Estes (twin) and Hugh Estes.

Jewell is survived by three daughters: Dana (Randy) Blankenship of Cardwell, Missouri, Marilyn (Tommy) Branch of Cardwell, Missouri, and Sonja (Allen) Williams of Arbyrd, Missouri.

Nine Grandchildren: Timothy (Jennifer) Blankenship of Wentzville, Missouri, Patrick (Mary) Blankenship of Loudon, Tennessee, Kelli (Matt) Lynch of Westfield, Indiana, Jana (Branch) Jansson of McKinney, Texas, Christopher (Elizabeth) Branch of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, Brett Williams of Columbia, Missouri, Brady Williams of Columbia, Missouri, Derek (Tara) Williams of Columbia, Missouri, and Darin Williams of Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Seventeen Great-grandchildren: Karis, Eden, and Asher Blankenship; Eva, Emery, and Bladen Blankenship; Finn, Wes, and Brooks Lynch; Maddox Branch; Noah and Nathan Jansson, Halie (Jansson) Ricchi, married to Kyle Ricchi; Boston Williams; and Kason, Ember, and Norah Williams.

Other relatives and friends

Jewell was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, with the best interest of others always in mind. She was a reading specialist and taught remedial reading in the Senath-Hornersville School District on the middle school campus for 30 years.  She started her career as a teacher even before she had a degree by holding a private kindergarten on the front porch of the family home in the early 60's before kindergartens became a part of formal education. Jewell retired from the school system in 1999.  She was a long-time Christian and member of the Cardwell First Baptist Church in Cardwell, Missouri.  Jewell was faithful to service in the church, served as Sunday school secretary for many years, and sang in the choir with a beautiful soprano voice.  She had a quick smile, a heart for prayer, and an unconditional love for others.  Her love for God and family was evident throughout her life.

Pallbearers and Honorary Pallbearers:  Timothy Blankenship, Patrick Blankenship, Christopher Branch, Brett Williams, Brady Williams, Derek Williams, Darin Williams, Kelli (Blankenship) Lynch, and Jana (Branch) Jansson.

Officiating: Rev. Steven Bricker and Mr. Randy Blankenship

Vocalist:  Sherry McClelland

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. -Hebrews 11:1

Memorials can be made to the Cardwell Cemetery, P.O. Box 482, Cardwell, MO 63829.

McDaniel Funeral Service of Senath in charge of the arrangements.

Online condolences may be made at www.mcdanielfuneralservice.com.