Jewell Grace Brixey
Jewell Grace Brixey
Funeral services for Jewell Grace Brixey, 101, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 21, 2020 at Union Grove Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Brixey passed away at 6:20 a.m., Monday, August 17, 2020, at West Vue Nursing Center.
She was born October 4, 1918, in Howell County, Missouri, to Shelt Collins and Anvilene Robinson Collins. On July 3, 1934, she was married in Howell County, Missouri, to Buster Brixey, who preceded her in death on May 15, 1980. Mrs. Brixey had worked at Ozarks Medical Center, Dr. Wiles’ office and as a CNA at West Vue Nursing Center. She will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She will be truly missed by family, friends and her community.
She is survived by two children, Junior Brixey and wife, Betty and Patsy King and husband, Alan; seven grandchildren, Debbie Adams and husband, Dennis, Vonnie Thompson and husband, Clay, Christy Hillhouse and husband, Roger, Angie Hamby and husband, Joe, Mike King and wife, Nancy, Carla King and Eric King and wife, Amy; fourteen great-grandchildren; and thirteen great-great-grandchildren.
Her parents, husband, one granddaughter, Vickey Dunnihoo, five brothers and three sisters, preceded her in death.
Mrs. Brixey will lie in state from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Union Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Union Grove Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
ed and kaye king
August 18, 2020 @ 7:58 pm
she was a great woman and respected by all that knew her. she will surly be missed by many.
prayers for the whole family.
Amber(Cozort)Redburn
August 18, 2020 @ 9:01 pm
Junior/Betty, Patsy/Alan, Debbie/Dennis, and Christy/Roger and Families,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you on Jewell’s passing. She was a wonderful, caring person who went the extra mile to be there for others. Also, she was very proud of her entire family too. We will miss her. During this difficult time may God comfort, encourage, and support all of you. All of you will be in our daily thoughts/prayers. May God bless all of you.
In Christian Love,
Norris/Ivene Cozort
Tim, Amber(Cozort),and Corby Redburn
Karen Hayes
August 19, 2020 @ 5:22 pm
My deepest sympathy to all of Jewell’s family . I wasn’t around her much but what times I was I really enjoyed her . She always had a smile on her face and could certainly bring a smile to mine . My prayers are with all of you .
Craig & Sherri Cromer
August 21, 2020 @ 12:37 pm
Our hearts are sad for your loss. What a wonderful lady to celebrate. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family.
Kathy Beaty
September 2, 2020 @ 3:28 pm
I worked with Jewell years ago at then West Plains Mem Hosp when I was a very young nurse aid (16-18 yrs old) before going to LPN school (75-76) right out of high school.
She was very kind and caring lady.
May she rest in peace.
Prayers to the family and friends.
Kathy (Bray) Beaty, LPN retired.