Jewel Fern (Herring) Johnston


Jewel Fern (Herring) Johnston, 82, a loving wife, mother, sister, and nana went to be with the Lord on May 26, 2015.

She was born on June 16, 1932 in Choctow County, Oklahoma, to Tillman and Thelma Herring. Jewel was the oldest of eight children. She was a devout member of the Southern Oaks Church of Christ for many years.

Jewel was predeceased by her husband of 42 years, Donald Eugene Johnston; as well as her son, David Wayne Johnston, and her sister Mary Woolheater. She is survived by her loving and devoted daughter, Diane Simmons and husband, Johnny of Lake Jackson, caring son, Steven Johnston and wife, Kim, of Weatherford, Texas; loving and only granddaughter, Lori Simmons of Lake Jackson; two sisters, Pat Davis of Lake Jackson, and Betty Ray of Austin, Texas; four brothers, Edgar Herring of McAlester, Charles Herring of Elkhart, Texas, Jimmy and Bobby Herring of Henryetta, Olkahoma; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She loved spending time with her family and beloved granddaughter, Lori. Jewel volunteered at Brazosport Regional Hospital for twelve years. She loved traveling the world, and visited five continents in her travels. She was loved by many and will be greatly missed.

A memorial service will be held May , 2015 at at Lakewood Funeral Chapel in Lake Jackson with Doug Raimer officiating.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the wonderful caregivers at Carriage Inn Assisted Living of Lake Jackson for the excellent care of Jewel, and also to IPH Hospice of Lake Jackson for your love, support, and care.

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