Jewell Bethke

Jewell Bethke, 96, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023, in Kingsland, TX.

Visitation will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel on Friday, July 14, 2023, from 6 to 8 pm.  Graveside services will be held at Live Oak Cemetery in Bell County on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at 10 am.

Jewell was born in Florence, TX to John William Glover and Bertha Mae (Willis) Glover.  Jewell loved to dance and you could spot her at Amvets quite frequently.  She also was employed with the Pioneer service station in Lampasas for many years.  She was preceded in death by her son, Jesse Bethke, and seven siblings.

Survivors include her daughter Joyce Wood and husband Craig; son, Johnny Smith, and wife Candi; brothers, Frank Glover and Jack Glover; grandchildren, David Smith, Donnie Smith, Dana Freeman, Darby Wood, and Drew Wood; 12 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and other loving family members.