Jewell Conley

jewell conley

Jewell Conley, 65, of Peru, Indiana was called home by her Heavenly Father on Monday, April 10, 2017.

She was born in McNairy County, Tennessee on September 4, 1951 to Demus and Oda Bendall.  Jewell spent most of her life in Peru.  She is described by her family as being a very loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, always putting her family first.  She was always loving and kindhearted.

Jewell is survived by her husband, Chester Conley of Peru, and daughters Sherri (Bobby) Crawford of Texas and Michelle (Robert) Shanabarger of Peru.  Also sisters, Dorothy Clark of Peru, and Joann Westmoreland and Rosetta Escoto, both of Texas; and brother Marvin Bendall of California.  Also surviving are 19 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.  Also, nephew John Martin of Peru, as well as several other nieces and nephews.  Also surviving are stepchildren Juanita (Jake) Gatchell, Denise Metroff, Randy (Kristin) Conley, Judy (Charles) Phetteplace, and Etta Kan.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Parvin Bendall and sister Hazel Martin of Tennessee.

Visitation will be held from 4pm – 7pm on Monday, April 17, 2017 at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third Street, Peru, Indiana.  Funeral service will be held at 10am on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at the funeral home, with Pastor Rod Correll officiating.  Burial will take place at Mount Hope Cemetery, Peru, Indiana.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home.  Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.

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