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Treva Jewell Koonce

Mrs. Treva Jewell Koonce, age 87, of Fayetteville, TN will be conducted at 11 AM on Monday, October 19, 2020 at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Larry Lindsey and Bro. Scott Nichols officiating. Burial will follow in Stewart Cemetery.

Jewell was born on April 27, 1933 in Madison County, AL to the late Ottis Lee and Louella Brooks Zumbro. Mrs. Koonce loved to cook, eat, tend to her flower beds and vegetable garden. She enjoyed traveling and gospel singing. Jewell was a member of the Howell Hill Baptist Church. She passed away on October 16, 2020 at Huntsville Hospital.

Survivors include her daughter, Sandra (Ricky) West; sons, Kenny Ray (Debbie) Koonce, and James Tony Koonce all of Fayetteville; grandchildren, Matt (Diana) West, Kerri (Chris) Shores, Justin (Rachel) Koonce; great-grandchildren, James Thomas West, Johnathan Matthew West, Jackson Tyler West, Olivia Paige West, RyLee Mae Shores, and Adalie Raegan Koonce; special friend, Marlena Price and Family; her church family at Howell Hill Baptist; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Jewell was preceded in death by her husband, James Wesley Koonce; three brothers; and four sisters.

Visitation with the family will be from 3 PM until 6 PM on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Higgins Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Howell Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 312 East Prospect Road, Fayetteville, TN 37334.

Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Treva Jewell Koonce.

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20 Comments To "Treva Jewell Koonce"

#1 Comment By Wanda Shelton On October 17, 2020 @ 3:29 pm

I am so sorry for your loss.

#2 Comment By Kim Howard On October 17, 2020 @ 4:17 pm

Aunt Jewell was a Kind and Loving lady that loved her Family and Friends! She will be truly missed. Love you but will see you again!

#3 Comment By Ernestine Fields On October 17, 2020 @ 4:50 pm

The summers I spent with Aunt Jewel were so memorable. I treasure each time I spent with her and Uncle James. I will miss her so much. My love and sympathy to Sandra, Kenny, and Tony. My prayers are with all of you.

#4 Comment By Jake and Emily snoddy On October 17, 2020 @ 7:09 pm

May you rest in peace…..jake and Emily snoddy

#5 Comment By Jake and Emily snoddy On October 17, 2020 @ 7:11 pm

May you rest in peace….jake and Emily snoddy

#6 Comment By Pat Dillon On October 17, 2020 @ 8:00 pm

I am so sorry for your loss. She was a real joy.

#7 Comment By Carolyn mitchell On October 17, 2020 @ 8:35 pm

I am so sorry to hear about Mrs Jewell. She was a precious lady. Loved her

#8 Comment By Angie,Gloria,Jeff,Terry, Shae and Bryson Sanders On October 18, 2020 @ 7:49 am

We are so sorry to hear of Ms Jewel’s passing. She was such a sweet lady. Our prayers are with you.

#9 Comment By Roberta Kidd On October 17, 2020 @ 8:56 pm

So sorry to hear of your loss. Jewell was a classmate in high school and a special friend. She could always find a funny remark when the day was dreary. God bless all of you.

#10 Comment By Lawanna Hale On October 17, 2020 @ 10:44 pm

Such a precious lady! Will miss her.

#11 Comment By Randy & Lynn Dunn On October 18, 2020 @ 7:25 am

We are sorry to hear of Mrs Jewell passing. She will be missed as we pass by her home.

#12 Comment By Ken Pamplin On October 18, 2020 @ 7:50 am

Tony, Justin and family. So sorry to hear about Mrs. Jewel. She was such a sweet and kindhearted lady. My granny Moore thought the world of her and treasured their friendship when they worked at Serbin. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. God bless you all.

#13 Comment By Candie Helums On October 18, 2020 @ 11:04 am

Aunt Jewell was a wonderful aunt an person she will be missed by many but we will reunite one day. She is up there with Mama an all the other family members gone before her I know she is singing loud ❤❤❤

#14 Comment By Jennifer Webster On October 18, 2020 @ 11:34 am

My sweet Aunt Jewell! Always loving, compassionate and a woman who loved the Lord. I knew I was definitely loved by her and Uncle James, Sandra Kay, Kenny Ray and Tony. Aunt Jewell, dance in joy for you have reached your wondrous destination.

#15 Comment By James (Meaty ) Brown On October 18, 2020 @ 4:14 pm

So sorry for you loss she was a very sweet lady..

#16 Comment By Brenda Burns On October 18, 2020 @ 6:06 pm

I would like to tell you how truely Sorry we are for your loss.May be God be with each of you during this most difficult time .You are in our prayers .Love Mattie Mae Lewter Sawyers and Brenda Burns and Joe ,

#17 Comment By Ruby hicks hudgins. On October 18, 2020 @ 6:18 pm

Aunt Jewell will be missed dearly. She’s now in heaven with uncle james. Will miss you until we meet again.

#18 Comment By Tommy and Judy Perry On October 18, 2020 @ 8:20 pm

Rest in Peace my dear friend This world lost a good person but God gained a angel

#19 Comment By Lou mcpherson On October 19, 2020 @ 7:33 am

I loved this woman so much. Always smiling and loved everybody. So sorry for your loss. She will be greatly missed.

#20 Comment By Celestia Wiseman On October 19, 2020 @ 8:31 am

Sorry to hear of your loss. I love her. She was a wonderful person