Jewell Filer

MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Jewell B. Filer, 97, of Marble Hill passed away Friday, Nov. 20, 2015, at her home.

She was born Oct. 20, 1918, in Lutesville, Missouri, daughter of William and Lucinda Fowler Beasley. She and Lester Floyd "Red" Filer were united in marriage Sept. 5, 1936. He passed away Sept. 22, 1992.

She graduated from the Saint Francis School of Nursing and went to work for Dr. Myers in 1960 and then in 1962 went to work for Dr. John Englehart until she retired at the age of 65. She was a member of the Christian Women's Club, Bible Study Fellowship, Ladies Exercise Club, and Mrs. Jean said she was in-charge of laughter because laughter was good for the soul and she was a member of the Marble Hill Bible Chapel.

Jewell was a strong Christian woman with a spiritual gift of helping others. There was not a day that went by she didn't do an act of kindness for someone. So many were blessed who knew Jewell, and more than anything she loved Jesus, her family and to laugh.

Survivors include her son, Jerry Filer of Marble Hill; grandchildren Clint Filer, Michael Stan Filer, Jerri Filer, Morgan Sutterer, Julie Fluchel, Lesta Downs, Krystal Lovett and Karrie Zschille; great-grandchildren Helen Marckesano, Steve Starkey, Aly Fluchel, Lauren Fluchel, Livi Downs, Opal Lovett, Keagan Zschille and Maklain Zschille; and great-great-grandchildren Luke and Ada Marckesano.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; son Brad Filer; brothers Estel, Elvin, Melvin Beasley; and sisters Tina McGee, Bessie Newell, Della Farmer, Rosetta Beasley, Beulah Stone, Nona Gilcrease and Lillian Sitze.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Liley Funeral Home in Marble Hill.

The funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with Dr. John Englehart and the Rev. Frank Shanks officiating. Burial will be in Bollinger County Memorial Park Cemetery.