Visitation

Jan. 4, 2023
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Service

Jan. 4, 2023
2 p.m.

Committal

N/A

Jewel Poteat, 76, of Morganton, NC, joined her family in Heaven Saturday, December 31, 2022.

Born in Burke County, NC on November 18, 1946, she was the daughter of the late William Russ and Essie Ray Epley Russ. Jewel attended New Perspective Church. She loved her family, church, and church family. Jewel retired from Leviton Corporation after 43 years of service.

Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Angela Hefner (Michael); granddaughters, Jennifer Toney and Gabrielle “Abby” Toney; grandsons, Mitchell Hefner and Matthew Hefner; brother, David Russ; special nephew, Michael Russ; multiple nieces and nephews; and her sweet dog, Tucker.

In addition to her parents, Jewel was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Russ; brother, Gerald Russ; and sister-in-law, Connie Russ.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The funeral will follow at 2 p.m. in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. John Whisnant officiating.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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I will Miss her peanut butter cookies she used to make for me. God bless her in heaven

—David Stump
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—Karen Isenhour
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—Anna

I met Jewel at leviton . We instantly became friends. She was a kind lady with a big smile. I am sad to hear if her passing and will pray for comfort for friends and family. Know that she is in no pain walking streets of gold. We will miss you Jewel but it will be a see you later.. bless you 🙏 my friend.

—Barlow Sherry

Rest In Peace my sweet friend until we meet again 🙏🙏🙏❤️

—Nancy Leonard
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—Pat Sumlin
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Miss Jewel, my sweet friend, I loved you and you will be missed. Love and prayers for comfort and peace for you dear family.

—Suzi Whisnant