At the young age of eighteen, on 20 December 1940 she married George Henry Deason. George being nine years older than, quickly fell in love. They were always with one another, smiling and laughing. When World War II broke out, George wrote to her, sending her love and promises of tomorrow. George even ran into Mary Jewell's brother in France!
After George's return from serving his country, they made their home at Anniston, Alabama and had their first of two children in 1946. Mary Jewell was employed at Anniston Memorial Hospital as an office secretary. There she discovered her rare blood type and was often asked to donate blood.
In the summer of 1952, Mary Jewell was diagnosed with Leukemia and passed away two weeks later. She left behind a husband, young daughter, infant son, parents, and a host of siblings. She will always be remembered for her sense of humor, smile, and togetherness that she made at family gatherings.
She was laid to rest at Edgemont Cemetery in Anniston, Alabama.
At the young age of eighteen, on 20 December 1940 she married George Henry Deason. George being nine years older than, quickly fell in love. They were always with one another, smiling and laughing. When World War II broke out, George wrote to her, sending her love and promises of tomorrow. George even ran into Mary Jewell's brother in France!
After George's return from serving his country, they made their home at Anniston, Alabama and had their first of two children in 1946. Mary Jewell was employed at Anniston Memorial Hospital as an office secretary. There she discovered her rare blood type and was often asked to donate blood.
In the summer of 1952, Mary Jewell was diagnosed with Leukemia and passed away two weeks later. She left behind a husband, young daughter, infant son, parents, and a host of siblings. She will always be remembered for her sense of humor, smile, and togetherness that she made at family gatherings.
She was laid to rest at Edgemont Cemetery in Anniston, Alabama.
Family Members
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Bryant Sellers Hollingsworth
1911–1961
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James Woodrow Hollingsworth
1912–1972
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John Hubert Hollingsworth
1914–1978
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Bernice Hollingsworth May
1916–2009
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Cecil Lamar Hollingsworth
1919–1920
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Efford Cyril "Honey" Hollingsworth
1921–1976
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Albert Arnold "Jack" Hollingsworth
1925–2007
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Billie Nell Hollingsworth Canada
1929–2022
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