Mrs. Delores Ann Jewett, age 79, Johnson City, passed away Monday, February 18, 2019 at her residence.
Mrs. Jewett was born in Powellsville, NC and the daughter of the late Clarence & Margaret Askew Barnes.
Mrs. Jewett was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.
She was a 1st Lieutenant in the United States Air Force, having served during Vietnam. She was a Registered Nurse for 35 years. Mrs. Jewett received an Associated Degree of Divinity from Southeastern Theological Seminary at Wake Forest University. She was active in supporting her husband, who was a military chaplain, helping in his ministry and inspiring others to the knowledge of Jesus Christ. She was greatly loved by all her family and all who knew her. She volunteered with hospice, but most importantly, she was a wife, mom, grandma and follower of Jesus.
Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Russell “Eric” Jewett, Johnson City; sons, Michael Jewett (Kari) and Brian Jewett (Laura); daughter, Erika Matney (Russell); brothers, Phillips Barnes and Roy Barnes; sister, Darlene Castelloe; grandchildren, Luke Jewett, Hannah Jewett, Ben Jewett, Bethany Jewett, Seth Jewett, Chris Matney, Jonathan Matney and Elizabeth Matney.
Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 pm Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Dr. Mark Harrod officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00-1:00 pm Thursday prior to the service. Interment services will follow at Mountain Home National Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be family & friends.

Memorial donations may be made to Samaritan’s Purse PO Box 3000 Boone, NC 28607.