Jewell Fugate Saylor

Jewell Fugate Saylor, 90, of Dallas, NC, passed away Monday, July 26, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born February 26, 1931, in Harlan Co, KY, daughter of the late Shady Fugate and Alkie Saylor Fugate.

Jewell attended Maranatha Church of God. She loved working out in the yard and on her house; but her favorite thing was her grandchildren, she loved being active and spending time with them. She was a very positive person who always gave an encouraging word.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, James Saylor; daughter, Peggy Sue Saylor; son, Timothy Saylor; 5 brothers; and 3 sisters.

She is survived by her son, Monte Gene Saylor and wife, Gaye; daughter, Yvonne Norwood; sister, Sandy Fugate; daughter-in-law, Marlene Saylor; she has 8 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

A funeral service officiated by Pastor Jeremy Burrell will be held 2pm on Thursday, July 29, 2021, at Maranatha Temple Church of God – 2435 Redbud Drive, Gastonia.

Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Burial will be held at Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital – 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 – www.stjude.org

Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service.

Condolences may be made online at www.greenefuneral.com