Jewel Denise Speight Young, 62, of Sarasota, FL, passed away on May 29, 2025. Visitation will be held from 6:00pm-8:00pm on Fri., June 13, 2025 at Jones Funeral Home. Services will be held 11:00am on June 14, 2025 at Sarasota Military Academy School. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

She leaves to cherish her memories: daughter, Akila Vivian Speight-Talbott (Anthony); granddaughter, Anjanae Viviana Speight; first cousin, Anita Drayton; a whole tribe of little cousins; cousins, Lois Gayson, Cheryl Thomas, Sandra Maclendon, Maleka Mckinney, Cynthia Atkins and Gwendoyln Range.