Jewell Trivett

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Jewel Trivett Nunley was called to heaven May 7, 2022. Jewel was born to Vana McGuire Trivett and John Trivett in Beech Mountain, North Carolina.
She married her school sweetheart, William R. Nunley (Bill) in 1955. She began her career while raising her family by selling encyclopedias and taking interior design courses. Her interest in interior design sparked her entrepreneurial spirit and she, along with her husband Bill, parlayed their combined talents into a successful furniture and appliance business that served the community for many years.
Jewel was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Bill, and son, Anthony (Tony). She was also predeceased by her brothers Pat, Clarence and Vernon and sisters, Wilma, Lenos and Georgia.
Those left to cherish her memory and light of her immense love include three daughters, Diana, Delilah and Deborah and sons-in-law Wayne Bartley and Ed Gorman; four grandchildren, Brooks, Stuart and wife Emily, Nicholas and Myranda. Beloved siblings Judy Lynn (Johnny) and Clark Trivett (Judy), sisters-in-law Mary Jane Hart, Nola Gay Trivett, and Elizabeth Nunley and brother-in-law Jerry Baird survive. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Special thanks to Dr. Robert Walter and Dr. Ryan Hackett for their kindness, care and support through the years.

John married Vana H. McGuire about 1920 in North Carolina, , , . Vana (daughter of George Washington McGuire, Jr. and Saphronia Alice Trivette) was born on 8 Jul 1902 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 9 Nov 2003 in North Carolina, , , ; was buried in Beech Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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OBITUARY AND FUNERAL NOTICE: VANA McGUIRE TRIVETT Vana McGuire Trivett, age 101, Dark Ridge Road, Elk Park, NC, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, November 9, 2003 at Appalachian Christian Village following a brief illness. A native of Beech Mountain, NC, she was the daughter of the late George W. McGuire, Jr. and Alice Trivett McGuire. She was of the Baptist faith. She was a homemaker. She taught quilting, sewing, macrame and cake decorating classes at Mayland Community College. Mrs. Trivett enjoyed music such as folk ballads and hymns. Some of her recordings are on file at Duke University. She was preceded in death by her husband, John B. Trivett, two sons, Clarence Trivett, Perry Allen Trivett, a daughter, Wilma T. Walsh, a grandson, Gary Triplett, several brothers and sisters. Survivors include four daughters, Lenos Trivett, Johnson City, TN, Georgia E. Marston, Peoria, IL, Jewel T. Nunley, Elizabethton, TN, Judy T. Lynn, Newton, NC, two sons, Vernon Trivett, Pensacola, FL, Clark Trivett, Seven Lakes, NC, 26 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, 7 great great grandchildren, three sisters, Fern Buchanan, Erwin, TN, Erleen Church, Beech Mountain, NC, Blanche Harmon, Valdese, NC, several nieces and nephews also survive. A celebration of Life will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 12, 2003 at Beech Mountain Baptist Church, Beech Mountain, NC, with Rev. James Hagaman, Rev. Richard Jones, and Rev. Dennis Church officiating. Music will be under the direction of Beech Mountain Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the Beech Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be grandsons. The family will receive friends from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 11, at Tetrick Funeral Home or friends may call at the residence of a daughter, Lenos Trivett, 214 Brown Ave., Johnson City, TN, anytime. Those who prefer in lieu of flowers may make donations to Beech Mountain Baptist Church.

Eli married Lala H. Millsaps on 28 Jul 1900 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Lala (daughter of William Marion Millsaps and Jane R. Love) was born on 29 May 1884 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 20 Jul 1962 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Beech Creek Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Saphronia Alice Trivette about 1890 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Saphronia (daughter of Joel Trivette and Mary Ann Bunton) was born on 22 Jan 1872 in Shawneehaw, Watauga County, North Carolina, ; died on 2 Jan 1944 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Beech Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Mary Ellen "Polly" Yelton about 1869 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. Mary (daughter of Barnet Charles Yelton and Mary Ford) was born on 15 Jun 1841 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 17 Jun 1933 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Trivett Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Jane R. Love about 1870 in North Carolina, , , . Jane (daughter of James Anderson Love and Emmaline L. Pennington) was born about 1851 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Sarah "Sallie" Greer about 1847 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. Sarah was born in Sep 1828 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 4 Mar 1908 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in McGuire Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joel married Mary Ann Bunton on 10 Jan 1867 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Mary (daughter of Elijah Emanuel Bunton and Emily Dugger) was born on 7 Feb 1847 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 28 Jul 1928 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Joel Trivett Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]