1925 - 2024
Jewel D. Stocke, 98, of Carmi, Illinois, died Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Wabash Senior Living and Rehabilitation in Carmi, Illinois. She was born July 17, 1925, in Springerton, Illinois, the daughter of Clyde and Lela (White) McGehee. She was married to Clarence William “Bill” Stocke, and he preceded her in death on May 17, 2013.
Jewel was a homemaker and an avid quilter and shopper. She was a member of the Springerton Christian Church in Springerton, Illinois, and she loved her family.
Survivors include son Steve (Barbara Jo) Stocke of Enfield, Illinois; daughter Shirley Williams of Carmi, Illinois; brother Jerry McGehee of McLeansboro, Illinois; grandchildren Julie Mitchell, Shauna Williams, Tyson Stocke, Collin Stocke, Kendall Stocke, Nathan Stocke; great-grandchildren Lindsey Alvey, Matthew Mitchell, Alex Mitchell, Whitney Williams, Haley Stocke, Brandon Stocke, Drew Stocke; and numerous great-great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; son Scott Stocke; great-grandchild Ashley Roberts; and sisters Louana Rush and Betty York.
In keeping with Jewel’s wishes, her remains were cremated. Visitation and memorial service is Friday, April 12, 2024, at Cook Funeral Chapel in Carmi, Illinois. Visitation is at 10 am followed by memorial service at 11 am. Burial will be in Hammack Cemetery in Springerton, Illinois.
Cook Funeral Chapel in Carmi, Illinois, is in charge of arrangements.
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