Jewell Fisher

Jewell Fisher, 95, of Kerrville, Texas passed away peacefully on July 28, 2006 at a local care facility.Mrs. Fisher was born December 8, 1910 in Iola, Texas to Robert and Lilia Burns. At the age of thirty, she married John Fisher. Because of her love for children, she was very active in the Girl Scouts, and enjoyed taking the girls on camping trips when she was younger. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, and made many friends through their organization. Jewell was talented in working with her hands, arts and crafts. She was a hat designer for Neiman Marcus and also loved oil painting. Another one of her hobbies was yard work, growing flowers and gardening. She had a very special dog who was her companion through all named Dotsie the Dachshund. She is preceded in death by her husband John Fisher sisters, Oma Embrey and Velma Goener brothers, Talmage Blount, Oley Blount, and Wayman Bony Blount.She is survived by her son, Ira Foster Fisher of San Antonio brother, Rhea Blount and wife Maudine of Willis, TX nieces, Rita Connaughton and husband Jack of Richmond, TX Winita Goener of Bryan, TX nephews, Robert Bob Embrey of Kerrville, and Gary Embrey of Southerland Springs, TX numerous other relatives and special 5 year old friend, Kayla Lira of Kerrville. She made many close friends who were dear to her, including, Becky Ross, Betty Brandon, Clara Belle Snodgrass, Yuba Cole, and many others. Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 3, 2006 at Garden of Memories Cemetery. Open visitation will be Wednesday, August 2, 2006 until 8:00 p.m.Memorials may be made to the Girl Scouts of the USA, Fund Development, P.O. Box 19611A, Newark, NJ 071950611.Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of Kerrville Funeral Home.

---