Jewell 'Julia' Collins

83 year old, Jewell Collins of Wheatfield, passed away March 7, 2015 with her loving family around her.

On August 26, 1931, in Hardburly, Kentucky Jewell was born to Andrew and Oshia (Holliday) Hurt. Jewell attended school in Kentucky, she worked as the ‘Pizza Lady’ at the Kniman Tapp, and she was also a cook at the Lighthouse in Hebron. She is affiliated with 29th Avenue Baptist Church in Lake Station.

Jewell is survived by her life companion: Clifton Napier, family: Tiffany (Eric) Popp, grandchildren: Keaton, Hunter, Fisher, siblings: Peggy Lewis, Barbara Smelko, Betty Rainey, Phyllis Hobbs, and Johnny Hurt.

Jewell is preceded in death by her parents: Andrew & Oshia, siblings: Shelby Hurt, Thelma Hurt, Harold Hurt, James Hurt, George Hurt, and Clarence Hurt.

Arrangement times are still pending:

Friends are invited to visit with the family from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2015, at the 29th Avenue Baptist Church, Lake Station, Indiana. Services will take place at 11:00 a.m. at the church with Pastor Johnny Hurt officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family.