Jewel Evelyn Judkins Boyce

Jewel Evelyn Judkins Boyce, age 91, of Dardanelle, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020. She was born May 10, 1929, in Russellville, Ark., to the late Radius Judkins and Oral Story Judkins. Jewel was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Dardanelle, the Dardanelle Garden Club, and loved playing bridge and getting to cook. She was a 5-time winner of the Arkansas State Fried Chicken Contest. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Charles W. Boyce; one son, Jimmy Lee George; one grandson, Casey George; three sisters, Millie Phelps, Cherry Smith, Grace Campbell; three brothers, Bruce Judkins, Tommy Judkins, Frank Judkins; one half-brother, Gary Don Judkins; one half-sister, Barbara Ann Judkins; and two stepsons, Sammy Boyce and Dr. Charles Clay Boyce. Survivors include her three children, Ken George Sr. (Karen Mayfield), Jess George, Steve George; eight grandchildren, Kelly George, Kenneth George Jr., Dusty George (Lizza), Brooke George, Jeff George, Ellis Boyce Noland (Briant), Janie Boyce Ward (Michael), Anne Boyce Tedford (Alan), Mary Boyce McMillan (William).; 17 great grandchildren; and a daughter-in-law, Arden Boyce. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, September 25, 2020, at Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle with Bro. Jim Benfer officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday, 4 p.m.-6 p.m., at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com