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Cindy met her husband, J.C. Corlew, in 1972 when they both lived in Cocoa Beach. Cindy moved to California with her parents late that year and J.C. headed west the following spring. They were married in Santa Maria on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14, 1978. They were blessed with their only child, Shawn Paul Corlew, on June 20, 1985.
Cindy and her husband were involved in efforts that eventu- ally led to the closing down of one of the most dangerous toxic waste dumps in Central Califor- nia.
Cindy battled kidney disease for a long period of time. She received an unusual and ex- perimental kidney transplant in- voiving two donated organs from : a child donor ... she called them " "faith and hope." This transplant was performed at St. Jude Hos -. pital in Los Angeles shortly after she and her family moved to the Lake Isabella area in 1988.
She was considered a medi- cal miracle because of extraor- dinary circumstances that sur- rounded her kidney transplant. With the help of her esteemed nephrologist, Dr. Baer, in Bakersfield, eventually she was able to discontinue most anti- rejection medications and lived. a relatively normal life for many years. Her most recent illness began about two years ago and was a result of a severe infec- tion of her gall bladder and an aneurysm which was detected by her surgeon (not: Dr. Baer). but was left untreated.
Cindy spent eleven agoniz- ing months in the hospital, five of those in critical condition be- cause of that episode. She "coded" several times, only to comebacktotell her family about her extraordinary visits to the "other side:" She Inspired many people with her incredible will to live. After months at a convales- cent facility she was allowed to retum home in Oct. 1999. She was bedridden and suffered much during that period and she was comforted and cared for by her husband and son. Cindy was only 49 years old.
Cindy passed on peacefully in her sleep at Bakersfield Me- morial Hospital. Her beloved par- ents, who both passed away in recent years. preceded her in death. Ironically, her day of pass- ing, on July 20, would have been her father's 74th birthday. They were very close and one cannot help but wonder at the timing. She is reunited with her parents now.
Cindy was a devoted mother and loving wife. She was dedi- catedto her family like few in this world are. She was a kind, spiri- tual and compassionate person - who touched the lives of virtu-
ally everyone who ever had the honor to meet her. That com- passion and concern for others was evident until the very end. As her husband was feeding .her what was to be her last meal, she stopped him. With a look of concern; she asked the nurse (who had just entered the room), "aren't you going to have somethingto cattoo?" That was typical of Cindy, always worried about others even in the most challenging moments of her own iife
Cindy will be missed dearly by those she leaves behind. She was a beacon of light and an inspiration to many and a fighter . until the very end .. She is sur- vived by her husband and best friend of 22 years, J.C. Corlew, and her cherished son, Shawn, as well as her brother (and his family) Bon Irwin and numerous friends and distant relatives.
In accord with herwishes; the family will host a celebration of her lite at Valley Mortuary, 6416 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella, at 1 p.m. on July 28, 2000. It will be followed by a brief interment ceremony at the Kern River Valley Cemetery in Wofford Heights. For those who wish to do so, a donation in Cindy's name may be made to the National Kidney Foundation or to the Heart House at Bakers- field Memorial Hospital. Flow- ers, while welcome, are not ex- pected
Cindy was an extraordinary person, a spiritual and loving believerin the One Power that is all-that-is. Though she departed this earthly plane, we know from her previous descriptions that . she lives on, free of pain and suffering, in an environment of love and non-judgmentalaccep- . tance. We also know that she is in a better place, comforted by her departed loved ones and surrounded by the angels she so adored. The sweetness of her soul will comfort her friends and loved ones as it nourishes us all with her loving memory. May she rest in peace.
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Zelda Louise Merrell -
Graveside services were held July 24, 2000 at Hillcrest
Memorial Park in Bakersfield for Zelda Louise Merrell; who passed away July 19,.2000 at. her home in Bodfish.
Zelda and her husband of 56 years, Hubert, who pre- ceded her in death in 1984, moved to the Kern Valley 28 years ago. Both were very ac- tive members of the Church of the Nazarene in Lake Isabella, and then later, the Mt. View Southern Baptist Church. Zelda taught Sunday School for several years.
Zelda was born in Birming- ham, Ala., on Aug. 17, 1909 and went to join her husband with the Lord on July 19, 2000, at the age of 91.
She is survived by her son, William (Bill) Merrell and his wife, Jeanne, of Bodfish; grandson Tom Holcomb and his wife Tammy of Bodfish; grandson Steve Ruley of Henderson, "Nev., grandson Richard Ruley of Northern California; granddaughter Kelly Holcomb and fiance Bryan Fölstad of Lake Isabella; Kim Aguilar and her husband Joe of Canoga Park; and granddaughter Linda Kaman and husband Doug of Clyde, Ohio. Zelda also had 13 great- grandchildren- Michael, Steven, David, Nick, Aaron, William Thomas, Lori Ann, Elizabeth, Jessica, Kelsey, Debbie, Cassidy and Holly She also had one great-great- granddaughter, Karlie Ann.
Zelda was a wonderful lady who cared about everyone, in- cluding her special friends and home health caregivers Maxine Coughran and Charmaine McFarlane, who loved and cared for her like family at her home for the past six years. Thanks so much, ladies.
She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. And we as family feel blessed that part of those 91 years were shared with us.
Arrangements by Valley Mortuary of Lake Isabella.
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Robert Anthony Seberger
Services were held for Rob- ert Anthony Seberger, 70, who passed away July 15, 2000 in Lake Isabella. Robert worked for China Lake Naval Weapons Center for 20 years. He is sur- vived by his wife, Mary Alice Seberger of Weldon; sons Steven and Mark Newman; daughters Kathleen Dichirico and Patricia Furnari; and eight grandchildren.
Arrangements by Greenlawn Mortuary of Bakersfield.
Frank Charles Bardoel
Frank Bardoel was born to Memi and Emma Bardoel, who came to this country from Bel- gium. Frank was born in Sept. 27 1917 in Moline, Ill. Frank entered etemal rest in Bakers- field on July 17, 2000, at 82 years of age. His family was at his side. He lived a full and re- warding life being married to his wife Joyce for 55 years.
, Frank served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1945, holding.the rank of First Sergeant. he was an avid fisherman and golfer and a member of the Kern Val- ley Golf Club for many years. He was also a masterful storyteller who could entertain an audi- ence for hours.
Frank is survived by his wife, Jayne Bardoel, of Bodfish, son Roger Bardoel of Panama City, Fla ,daughter Michelle Berg of Moorpark, granddaughter Stephanie Bardoel, and a great- granddaughter, Alexis Bell.
Preceding him in death were his sisters, Loraine Aitken and Adrienne Kozikowski, both of Moline, Ill.
Frank will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. Services were entrusted to the care of the Bonewell Fam- ily of the Lake Isabella Funeral Home.
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Lonnie Maxwell
Born in Jefferson, Texas, Aug. 25, 1921, Lonnie Max- well passed away July 18, 2000 in Lake Isabella.
Lonnie served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1952. He lived in Oklahoma most of his life. He also lived in Minnesota for several years, where he ran a dairy farm. He moved to Lake Isabella in November 1999 to be closer to his chil- dren. Lonnie loved to buy and sell antiques. He spent the last ten years running a booth at a swap meet in Edmond, Okla. He also sold "Maxwell Minne- sota Honey" He was called "The Honey Man.
He is survived by his sister, Odie Oneal of Edmond, Okla .; daughters Carrie Pedroza, Teressa Williams and Tawanna Cecil of Lake Isabella; sons Virgil Maxwell of Oregon, Craig Maxwell and his wife Sheila of Lake Isabella and stepson Keith Peterson of Tulsa, Okla. sons-in-law Keith Williams and Mike Cecil; and many grand- children, family and loved ones. He will be greatly missed by all.
Services were entrusted to the care of the Bonewell Fam- ily of the Lake Isabella Funeral Home.
Leah Mary Ashworth
Leah Mary Ashworth, 81, died July 13, 2000, at her home in Weldon. 4.
She was born October 8, 1 1918, to John and Josephine Middendorf in Covington, Ky. She married Jack Ashworth in 1969. Jack died Nov. 11, 1997.
.Leah is survived by two sons, Michael Patrick Filben (and his wife Diane) and Tom Filben; and two stepdaughters, Carolyn Correa (and her husband John) and Marcia Gann (and her hus- band Robert) Leah also leaves behind seven grandchildren; whom she adored.
Leah especially loved camp- ing with her husband and their friends throughout the south- western United States, Leahwas active in the Kern River Valley Historical Society and the Grand -. mothers Club.
Rosary-Mass was said July 21, 2000 at St Jude's Catholic Church, Wofford Heights, fol- lowed by graveside dedication : at Kern Valley Cemetery, Wofford Heights.
Arrangements by Bakersfield Family Funeral Directors.
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Frank Charles Bardoel
Frank Bardoel was born to Remi and Emma Bardoel, who came to this country from Bel- gium. Frank was born in Sept. 27, 1917 in Moline, Ill. Frank entered eternal rest in Bakers- field on July 17, 2000, at 82 years of age. His family was at his side. He lived a full and rewarding life being married to his wife Jayne for 55 years.
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Frank served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1945, hold- ing the rank of First Sergeant He was an avid fisherman and golfer and a member of the Kern Valley Golf Club for many years. He was also a masterful storyteller who could entertain an audience for hours.
Frank is survived by his wife, Jayne Bardoel, of Bodfish, son Roger Bardoel of Panama City, Fla .; daughter Michelle Berg of Moorpark; granddaughter Stephanie Bardoel, and a great-granddaughter, Alexis Bell .:
Preceding him in death were his sisters, Loraine Aitken and Adrienne Kozikowski, both of Moline, III.
Frank will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. Services were entrusted to the care of the Bonewell Fam- ily of the Lake Isabella Funeral Home.
Martha Ann McDaniel
Memorial services were held on July 26, 2000 at the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella for Martha Ann McDaniel, Pas- tor Eric Malamma officiated. She passed away on July 21, 2000 in Bakersfield.
Martha was born on July 28, 1939 in Los Angeles. On Dec, 17. 1960 she married Luther and they had 40 wonderful years together, Martha moved here in 1996 from Gardena to be closer to her family
Martha is survived by her husband, Luther, of Weldon; son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Cynthia McDaniel of Mountain Mesa, brother and sister-in-law, Doug and Ruth Von Zell of Yucca Valley; sis- ter and brother-in-law. Judy and Earl Herndon of Southern California, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Clarence and Shirley McDaniel of Vacaville; brother-in-law Dale Brister of Turlock; and several nieces and nephews; along with all her church family at the First Baptist Church in Lake
Isabella.
She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Arrangements by Valley Mortuary of Lake Isabella.
FUNERALS
Arthur "Jerry" Swift, 63, of Squirrel Valley, Service at Valley Mortuary Chapel on Aug. 4 at II a.m. Arrangments by Valley Mor- tuary
Ralph Earl Horton
Services were held for Ralph Earl Horton, 79, who passed away on July 21, 2000 in Bakersfield:
Ralph was born on Dec. 16, 1920 in Missouri. He was in the military and served his country honorably. He retired from Rockwell International after a career as an engineer. He lived in Kern County for 17 years.
Ralph is survived by his lov- ing wife of 55 years, Lucille; two daughters, Linda Mattson and Sandy Gude; three great- grandchildren, Shari, Wendy and Angela; and two great- great grandchildren, Matthew and Cameron.
Arrangements by Kern River Family Mortuary of Bakersfield.
Steven Kyle Tumey
A memorial service will be held today, Aug. 2, 2000 at 11 a.m. at Highland Chapel Meth- odist Church for Steven Kyle Tumey, 14, who passed away July 27, 2000
Kyle was born June 11, 1986 in Artesia, N.M. He was a resi- dent of the Kern Valley for nine years.
Kyle is survived by his mother, Carol Tumey; his fa- ther, Walter Tumey, brother, Dwayne Tumey; half-brothers, Walter and Bobby Tumey; step-sister, Anna Marie Johnston; step-brother Vergle Wayne Sandy; grandmother Florence Standard; many other relatives in Texas, and all his friends in the Valley.
Arrangements by Valley Mortuary in Lake Isabella:
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Hal J. ("Happy") Close
Memorial services were held for Hap Close on Aug. 15, 2000 at the Kern River Valley S. D.A. Church in Lake Isabella.
Hap was born on Nov. 21 1905 in New Ulm, Minn. At the age of 94, Hap passed away after a brief illness on Aug. 11, 2000
As a young child, his family homesteaded near Walsenburg, Colo., and as a teenager he worked for one of the largest sheep ranches in the area. He helped build the Moffet Tunnel in Colorado, and at the age of 20, he boarded a train in Denver and headed to California
He arrived in the Sacra- mento Valley and obtained work in Sutter County There he met the woman who would become his wife. Four years later, in 1936, Claire Seufert would become Mrs. Hal Jay Close. They packed up their few belongings and drove to Los Angeles, where they stayed with his brother Hollis; until Hap could find work. He worked as a butcher, on the slaughter floor, for Swift Meat Packing in Los Angeles, But his fondest dream would be realized when he obtained a
,job as Locomotive Fireman for the Southern Pacific Railroad. In the steam engine era, men worked 16 hour days in tre- mendous heat. There were no computers in those days, and men had to use their brains and brawn
In 1943, Hap and Clare pur- chased property in Havilah : It had an old miner's cabin on the property, which they used: as a mountain vacation home He hunted and fished the area hiked and thoroughly enjoyed this mountain retreat. He be- came a friend with many of the old time gold miners of the area, who related their real life experiences to him. He, in turn, has passed on those Califor- nia gold mining stories.
In the early '60s he and his family built a permanent resi- dence on the Havilah prop- erty. He was promoted to Lo- comotive Engineer and be- came the senior engineer on the San Joaquin division be- tore nis retirement in 19/2
After retiring, Hap and Clare made Havilah their permanent home Hap made many friends through the years in the area, and later became honorary mayor of the Havilah Town ship During his retirement years he volunteered in the community, and as a deacon of the S.D.A. church in Lake Isabella. He served as Chap lain for the Kern Valley Hospi- tal. He was a loving husband and father
His wife of 64 years, Clare and his daughters, Barbra, Halle, Carol and son Jay, and 10 grandchildren and 12 great- grandchildren survive him He will be greatly missed by fam- ily and friends,
Services were entrusted to the Bonewell Family of the Lake Isabella Funeral Home.
Thomas Lloyd Johnson
:... Thomas Lloyd Johnson, 81, of Kernville, passed away on Aug. 13, 2000
Tom Johnson was a man of wisdom, integrity and compas- sion.
Tom was born June 28, 1920 in Lincoln, Neb. He was a long- time:resident of the Kern River Valley. He was employed by Ewing's on the Kern and later retired from the Kern Valley Golf Course Along with his love for golf he was an active member of the Elks Lodge and an Exalted Ruler
Tom is survived by his daughters, Sandy Price of Ventura and Carol Zscherning of Ventura, and sons Brett Johnson of Bakersfield and Thomas Johnson Jr of Anniston, Ala. He is also sur- vived by his loving grandchil- dren Shannon Cruz, Jason Zscherning, Erin Zscherning; great grandchild Kyle Zscherning; and his best friend, Birdy
Memorial services will be held at 11 am on Aug 26 at the Elks Lodge in Wofford Heights
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Ruth Arlene Ginter
The heartbroken family of this beautiful and wonderful lady sends with her their love on the glorious journey she has undertaken: son Don (wife: Dee) Ginter of Chino Hills; daughter Mary Ann Hackett of Lake Isabella, grandson Greg (wife: Marypat) Hackett of San Diego; grandson Jeff (wife: Bonnie) Ginter of Downey; grandson Sean (wife: Patricia) Hackett of Grant's Pass, Ore. granddaughter Tracy Ginter (significant other: Mike Callahan)"of Bellflower; an extended family granddaugh- ter Valerie (husband Robert, son Brandon) Kovach, great- grandsons Cory Hackett of San Diego, Jared Ginter of Downey Jeremy Ercse of Lakewood and.Isaac Hackett (and sibling due in March) of Grant's Pass sister Marian Hildreth of Parker, Ind., brothers-in-law Noel (wife: Jessie) Foreman of Greentown, Ind. and Charles (wife: Katie) Foreman of Ha wali; and a Host of relatives and friends. "Fly slowly, An- gel, for it's so hard to let you go."A Remembrance Gather- ing was held at the Lake Isabella Funeral Home in Lake Isabella on Aug. 18 at 11 a.m. Celebrants were invited to Ruth's daughter's home fol- löwing the services
Ruth passed into God's arms on Aug. 11, 2000 after a hard-fought battle with mestastasized breast cancer. She walked a happy but bumpy road (especially the last five years) with a glad heart and a sense of humor even after be- ing diagnosed with her termi- nal illness Following open- heart surgery in 1995, Ruth suffered breast cancer in 1997: The breast cancer was found to have mestastasized to her bones and vital organs after she fractured her pelvis in Sep- tember 1999 while bowling. She was a fighter and she battled it all with everything she had. When her body be- came wracked with pain and she could no longer function, she was ready to go home. We know God must have wel- comed her home at the Pearly Gates with video poker games, slot machines, prearranged Bingo games, a bowling alley and a lake filled with big fish These were her favorite pas- times along with traveling and gambling
Bom at Fawn River Town- ship in St. Joseph County, Mich. on Jan. 9, 1921 to Earl and Jesse (Kauffman) Hobbs. Ruth married Lee Donald Ginter on May 16, 1942 in Redkey, Ind where they made their home until moving to Bell, Calif. in 1957. While living in Indiana, Ruth worked at Ball Glass in Dunkirk, Ind., and fol- lowing their move to California she worked at Maywood Glass in Maywood.
Ruth moved to Lake Isabella in April 1966 and she and Lee bought the Palace Ranch : trailer park in June 1966. She was active in the Lake Isabella Homeowner's Association serving as Secretary for a time. They square danced and made many lifelong friends in the . Dam Dancers. They sold the trailer park in 1975 and moved across the road where Ruth lived out her days. Following the death of Lee in 1984, Ruth became active with the Se- niors Bowling League at Mt. Mesa Lanes, played Bingo on Wednesdays at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella as well as the South Fork Woman's Club in Onyx, traveled and especially loved trips to Laughlin and Yerington, Nev ... and Eagle Mountain Casino near Porterville (we wentthere one last time three weeks be- fare she passed on) and vol- unteered at the Senior Center She was a very loving, strong, spirited and caring woman she always took care of others and did for others, never ask- ing for anything in return. Ruth was such an inspiration but we know she is in a better place, comforted by other departed loved ones and surrounded by the Angels who were with her and watched over her while she was on this earth but es- pecially during her open heart surgery
Ruth is preceded in death by her brothers, Donald Lee Hobbs, Paul Leroy Earl Hobbs and Gerald Raymond Hobbs; and sisters Frances Marcelle Hobbs Conger, Betty Hobbs Murrell and Greta Lucile Hobbs Hart:
Ruth never did put on airs or take credit for the many won, derful giving things she did' throughout her life. Her favor- ite saying was, "We'rejust plain simple country folks.
Lake Isabella Funeral Home handled the memorial service arrangements.
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of his family He loved the out- Knoblock Funeral Home in doors and he loved being a cowboy. His neighbors all knew him as a loving, caring man, who never said no to someone in need. "He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Arrangements by Valley Mortuary.
WELDON LEE SHARR
Weldon Shar passed away peacefully in his sleep August 25, 2000 with his family and friends by his side A graveside service will be held Aug 31 2000 at 10 am at the Kern River Valley Cemetery, Offici ating will be Richard Grove and the VFW Post No. 7665 He is survived by his son, Weldon T. Sharr and his wife, Laurie
He is survived by five sis ters. Lona Vurpillat, Mary Birkenholz, Bonnie Fleming Corda Lambley and Becky Allard, and numerous nieces and nephews who all live in the Midwest His wife, Betty Thompson, preceded him in death in July 1985
Weldon was a staff sergeant in WWII in the United States Army, where he served five years in the Pacific Theater in charge of a 155mm artillery piece. He lived in the Kern Valley since the 1930s and worked as a cowboy and rancher most of that time. He spent most of his waking hours on horseback and taking care
FRANK KARL
BIEDERMAN
Frank Karl Biederman, 90 of Port Austin, Mich., died Aug. 6. 2000 at Scheurer Hospital in Pigeon, Mich.
He was born on Feb 3, 1910 in Watertown, N. Y ., the son of the late Herman and Mary (Jackarh) Biederman
Mr. Biederman was a mem- ber of the Kern Valley Sheriff's Search and Rescue Team in California, and the Isabella Moose Lodge. He was also an avid ballroom dancer, liked to fish and hunt, and enjoyed all sports
He is survived by one son, Wayne Biederman of Port Aus tin; five grandchildren, Karen Caiozzo, John Biederman, Lori Antonelli, Cheryl Chaben and Bridget Soldan; eight great- grandchildren, Steven, Nicho- las, Dallas, Vinnie, David, Alex, Emily and Andrew; a sister-in- law, Dorothy Biederman, two nephews, Robert Honerd and Kenneth Biederman, and a niece, Carol Hanson.
He was preceded in death by his wife Nellie; one son Gary Biederman; one brother John Biederman; and four sis ters, Sally Bertha, Peggy and Kitty
Funeral services were Aug 8, 2000 at 1 pm. at the
Kinde, Mich. Officiating was Rev. Robert Garrett. Burial took place at the Kern River Valley Cemetery in Wofford Heights on Aug. 14 next to his beloved wife, Nellie.
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JEWELL SCHWARTZ
A memorial service will be held at 11 a m., Sept. 9, 2000 at the Weldon United Method- ist Church for Jewell Schwartz Jewell was born May 7, 1928 in Barbourville, Ky Trained as a seamstress as a teen, this talent became her vocation as well as a gift she shared until her eyesight failed in recent years
A WWII widow with infant twins, she married and another son was born. One twin died of cancer as a toddler, After mov- ing to Michigan and divorcing, Jewell met and married Harold Schwartz, creating a blended family with eight children. They moved their family to Callfor- nia where she worked in the garment industry. They en- joyed fishing trips to Catalina Island on their cabin cruiser.
After enduring experimen tal cancer therapy, her health forced her into medical retire- ment They moved to Weldon in the early 70s, bringing Jewell's semi-invalid aunt with them, providing loving care in her last years. She loved gar dening and canning, sewing, crafts and hobbies, and spend- ing time with family and friends. "Kentucky Girl was active in a local CB club. She was always doing for others, both family and community A Pink Lady for the Hospital Auxiliary
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she also made crafts and helped with fund raisers She made things for the patients at the hospital and sewed formal gowns for the Sweet Adelines. As a member of the Women of the Moose, she served as Se- nior Regent She was a board member and volunteer for the Food Pantry in lake Isabella.
A fall in early 1999 began a series of health setbacks She spent her last year convalesc. ing at the California Care Cen- ter in Bakersfield, where she was well-loved by the staff She was surrounded in her final week by a band of angels and a loving circle of family who journeyed with her to the gates of Heaven
Jewell is survived by her husband of 40 years, Harold Schwartz, son Jack Bright and his family: daughter-in-law Patricia Lawson and family; step-children Lee, David, Den- nis and Catherine Schwartz, and Sally Smith and families; and a brother, Roy
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Jewell Schwartz
A memorial service will be heldat 11 a.m., Sept. 9,2000 at the Weldoni United Method- ist Church for Jewell Schwartz. Jewellwas born May 7, 1928 in Barbourville, Ky. Trained as à seamstress as a teen, this talent became her vocation as well as a gift she shared until her eyesight failed in recent years
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