Jewell Myers Sistrunk

Private Funeral Services for Mrs. Jewell Myers Sistrunk will be Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Faith Baptist Church with the Reverends Billy Warsaw and Mike Boles officiating. A Public Graveside Service will begin at 12:30 p.m. at Cedar Lawn Cemetery in Philadelphia. Robert Bahram Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mrs. Sistrunk, 94, of Meridian, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Bedford Care Center of Marion.

Jewell was a faithful member of Faith Baptist Church of Meridian and was a dedicated member of the Truth Seekers Sunday School Class. She was also very active in the ESP group at Faith. Jewell enjoyed working with the Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Distribution Center in Atlanta each year as long as her health permitted. Coming from humble beginnings she and her husband made their home in Philadelphia, before moving to Meridian in 1958. After moving, she enjoyed caring for her family and along with her husband, James, they taught Sunday School at State Blvd Baptist Church. After retirement they enjoyed working on their farm in Leake County and traveling to see family and friends. She was a talented cook and was renowned for her Caramel and Strawberry Cakes. She also loved tending to her flower gardens and caring for her yard. She will be remembered for her strength and dedication to her Lord, Church, Family, and friends.

Mrs. Jewell is survived by her son Jamie Sistrunk (Nelda); her grandchildren, Jessica Thomas (Tyler), Natalie Perry (Todd), Jessica Calvert (Hon. Billy Adam), Matthew Sistrunk (Erika), and Caleb Courvelle (Rachel). Fourteen Great-grandchildren; one sister, Ruth Wall, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

Mrs. Sistrunk is preceded in death by her husband, James Sistrunk; their son, Andrew Sistrunk; parents William Myers and Leona Myers Watkins; and siblings, Joe Myers, Junior Myers, Billy Myers, James Myers, and Maurice Sistrunk.

Pallbearers will be David Myers, Caleb Courvelle, Matthew Sistrunk, Ned Sistrunk, Tyler Thomas, and Billy Adam Calvert. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bobby Johnson and Don Johnson.

The Sistrunk family suggest memorials be made as donations to The Samaritans Purse in lieu of flowers.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at robertbarhamffh.com.