Beloved Woman Is Claimed By Death.
Mrs. J. G. Colwell, aged 76 years and eight months, died at her home on North Oak street Sunday night at 7 o'clock. The passing of this prominent and beloved woman caused deep sorrow to a host of friends. Mrs. Colwell had been in declining for many months and recently her condition had been grave. She suffered from a malady that baffled the skill of physicians. The family and friends were prepared for the end, which, however caused a shock.
A native of Butts county, Mrs. Colwell belonged to an old and influential family of this section. Her family have long been leaders of the business affairs of the county. She was a daughter of the late Mr. Abner Jester and before marriage was Miss Polly Jester. Her ancestors on her fathers side fought in the Revolutionary War and a year or two ago the Daughters of the American Revolution unveiled a marker in the Jester family cemetery in honor of her grandfather.
Mrs. Colwell enjoyed universal popularity, possessing those traits of character that endeared her to all with whom she came in contact. She was a faithful member of Towaliga Baptist church. For the past several years the family have made their home in Jackson, where Mr. Colwell is prominent in the business life of the community.
She is survived by her husband, Mr. J. G. Colwell, wealthy and influential citizen and a director in the Jackson National Bank; five sons, Wilmer Colwell, Mexia, Texas, L. L. and E. P. Colwell, Jackson, H. H. Colwell. Atlanta, and P. G., Griffin; three daughters, Mrs. C. B. Sims and Mrs. C. L. Thaxton, of Jackson, and Mrs. J. L. Whitaker, of Jenkinsburg.
The funeral services were Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Fellowship Presbyterian church. The rites were conducted by Dr. I. G, Walker. Many pretty floral tributes testified to the esteem in which she was held and a host of relatives and friends gathered for a final tribute. Interment was in the family lot in Fellowship cemetery.
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Beloved Woman Is Claimed By Death.
Mrs. J. G. Colwell, aged 76 years and eight months, died at her home on North Oak street Sunday night at 7 o'clock. The passing of this prominent and beloved woman caused deep sorrow to a host of friends. Mrs. Colwell had been in declining for many months and recently her condition had been grave. She suffered from a malady that baffled the skill of physicians. The family and friends were prepared for the end, which, however caused a shock.
A native of Butts county, Mrs. Colwell belonged to an old and influential family of this section. Her family have long been leaders of the business affairs of the county. She was a daughter of the late Mr. Abner Jester and before marriage was Miss Polly Jester. Her ancestors on her fathers side fought in the Revolutionary War and a year or two ago the Daughters of the American Revolution unveiled a marker in the Jester family cemetery in honor of her grandfather.
Mrs. Colwell enjoyed universal popularity, possessing those traits of character that endeared her to all with whom she came in contact. She was a faithful member of Towaliga Baptist church. For the past several years the family have made their home in Jackson, where Mr. Colwell is prominent in the business life of the community.
She is survived by her husband, Mr. J. G. Colwell, wealthy and influential citizen and a director in the Jackson National Bank; five sons, Wilmer Colwell, Mexia, Texas, L. L. and E. P. Colwell, Jackson, H. H. Colwell. Atlanta, and P. G., Griffin; three daughters, Mrs. C. B. Sims and Mrs. C. L. Thaxton, of Jackson, and Mrs. J. L. Whitaker, of Jenkinsburg.
The funeral services were Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Fellowship Presbyterian church. The rites were conducted by Dr. I. G, Walker. Many pretty floral tributes testified to the esteem in which she was held and a host of relatives and friends gathered for a final tribute. Interment was in the family lot in Fellowship cemetery.
Obit Received Courtesy of Contributor:
SPMcD (48452228)
Inscription
MARY JANE JESTER
WIFE OF
J.G. COLWELL
FEB. 23, 1851
OCT. 23, 1927
Rest, mother, rest in quiet sleep,
While friends in sorrow o'er thee weep.
Family Members
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Wilber Owen Colwell
1874–1935
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Mary Cora Colwell Sims
1876–1970
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Abner Harrison Colwell
1878–1912
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Bernita Jewel Colwell Thaxton
1882–1971
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Leonard Lacey Colwell
1884–1952
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Lilla Coral Colwell Whitaker
1886–1970
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Howell Homer Caldwell
1888–1961
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Dempsey Garland Colwell
1890–1940
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Elmo Ponder Colwell Sr
1892–1977
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