Jewell Ardell Hennesy's Obituary
Jewell Ardell Hennesy, a native of Bogalusa and longtime resident of Zachary, Louisiana passed away peacefully to her Heavenly home on Thursday August 19, 2021 at the age of 94. She will be greatly missed, and forever loved by her family and friends. Jewell was born February 10, 1927 to the late Jewell James Hennesy and Eloise “Lois” Magouirk Smith. She was a member of Baton Rouge Baptist Church. She retired from Walmart as a very dedicated employee in the capacity of a Department Manager with 20 plus years of service. After retirement she was very active in the Council on Aging. Many times she prepared large meals at home for special events. Her cornbread dressing and potato salad were always requested.
She is survived by one brother Leonard (Vivian) Hennesy; 5 children Jillder Vybiral, Ardell Guerra, Wayne Miley, Sharon Frieze and Barbara (Martin) Mattson; 9 grandchildren, Scott (Jess) Morales, Keith Morales, Jimmie Dell Jerry, Jeffrey Jenkins, Chad (Angela) Guerra, Jim Wayne (Michelle) Miley, Morgan (Elizabeth) Miley, Alan Mattson, Alesha (Davian) Bayham; 10 great-grandchildren Jonathan Morales, Sarah Morales, Justin Jerry, Stephine (Jackson) Walker, Scott Jenkins, Abby (Cameron) Guerra, Hayden Bayham, Hailey Bayham, Everly Mattson, Elliott Mattson; 5 great- great grandchildren Clara Matheny, Claire Morales, Chloe Morales, Aubree Alexander, Creed Alexander.
She is preceded in death by 1 grandchild Michael Frieze; 1 great-grandchild Kynleigh Jerry; sister Charlotte Cothern and brother Jimmy Hennesy.
There will be a private viewing only and a celebration of her life will be held in the future.
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