Jeweline Veasley-James was born February 8, 1963 to the late J.B. Veasley and Mamie Gregory Veasley in Kosciusko, MS. She is the eighth of nine children. When not in school, she spent most of her childhood in Buffalo United Methodist Church in church, Sunday school and vacation bible school.

Upon Kosciusko High School graduation, Jewel's adventurous spirit led her to matriculate at Mississippi Valley State University, Mississippi State University, Mississippi University for Women and the University of Mississippi before receiving her bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota.

While working in real estate at Prudential, Jewel met and married Albert James. They divorced but remained good friends. When Prudential restructured, Jewel was moved to Scottsdale, AZ. She later worked for the Housing Authority and became a very respected inspector/manager. She befriended many there and amassed a family.

Health problems plagued Jewel and forced her to medically retire early. She often thought of returning to Mississippi, but opted to stay with her new extended family in the Phoenix area.

Jewel passed away on June 24, 2020 in Glendale, AZ. She was preceded in death by her father JB Veasley, a brother Willie James Veasley and her friend Albert James.

She is survived by her loving mother Mamie Gregory Veasley, three sisters- Allie (King) Harmon of Sallis, MS; Ida Roby of Kosciusko, MS; Mary (Dan) Cezar of Shreveport, LA; and four brothers, Miles Nelson (Rev. Mary) Veasley, Gregory Veasley and Melvin (Geneva) Veasley of Kosciusko, MS and Dr. John (Barbara) Veasley of Pensacola, FL. Jewel's adopted family in Arizona include her play daughter Tiffany Diaz and grandsons Adrian Flores and Ramses "Junie" Alvarez, and God-children Adriana Bakken, Angela Lopez and Aaron Lopez. Jewel's longtime friend that moved to Arizona with her, Lynn Hodges, and children Jeresha Hodges, Destiny Hodges, Janeane Torres, Angelica Torres and Symone Jackson were also special. Jewel also leaves aunts Minnie Howard & Lillie Apiyo and Uncle Robert London as well as many cousins, nephews, nieces and friends.

Thus she remains an important, valued and positive influence to for her family and community.

PLACE OF GRAVESIDE: Buffalo Cemetery, Kosciusko, MS

DATE OF GRAVESIDE: Saturday 7/18/2020 at 11:00 A.M.

INTERMENT: Buffalo Cemetery, Kosciusko, MS

Services Entrusted to: Best Funeral Services-West Valley Chapel 9380 W Peoria Avenue Peoria, AZ 85345