Nancy Ellen Jewell

Nancy Ellen Jewell, 63, of Kokomo, passed away at 4:44 pm on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at her home. She was born on July, 19, 1961, in Livingston, TN, daughter of the late Joe and Barbara “Jean” (Lee) Pardue. On August 15, 1992, she married Anthony Joseph Jewell Sr. and he preceded her in death on March 5, 2022.

Nancy was a 1979 graduate of Kokomo High School and received her associate’s degree as a medical assistant at Ivy Tech. She worked as a medical assistant at St. Joseph Hospital for 15 years. Nancy also worked at Goodwill for 4 years and American Health Network for 10 years. She enjoyed watching That 70s Show and Seinfeld. Nancy was a Colts fan and enjoyed spending time with her grandkids and grandpuppy, Oreo.

Nancy is survived by her children, James (Amy) Long the 3rd, Anthony (Kara) Jewell Jr., and Ernie Long; grandchildren, Dakota Hildman, Cameron Hildman, Dustin Long, Alyssa Long, Silas Long, and Braytyn Jewell; siblings, Patricia (Ed) Long, Betty (Allen) Sandlin, and Jeff Pardue; and 4 nephews, 6, nieces, 9 great-nieces, and 9 great-nephews.

Along with her husband, Anthony, she was preceded in death by her parents, and grandson, James Long the 4th.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Shirley & Stout Funeral Home Jefferson Street Chapel, 414 W. Jefferson St., Kokomo, with Pastor Jason Grant officiating. Friends are invited to visit with the family from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Shirley & Stout Funeral Home to assist the family with final expenses.

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