As the gates of heaven opened, the Angels began to sing, and her heavenly family rejoiced. Etta Jewel Mims departed this life January 19, 2024 at Rex Hospital, Raleigh, NC. Jewel was born on March 1, 1961, in Wake County, NC to her proud parents, (late) Albert Mims, Jr. (Boot) and Pattie Page Mims. She learned their first child and was adored by her parents. She learned how to farm and cook while growing up on her parent's tobacco farm, fondly called the MIMS PONDEROSEA!
Graduating from Fuquay-Varina High School in 1979 prepared her to gain employment in the following companies… Raychem, Fuquay-Varina, NC, Northern Telecom, Durham, NC and Rex Hospital, Raleigh, NC. She along with her siblings, assisted with the care of her disabled mother and father.
Jewel was preceded in death by her sister, Sherrie Mims, brother Tracey Mark Mims and grandmothers, Julie Mae Burton Mims and Ethel Page. She met and married Charles Foster and they remained a couple until 2014.
She leaves to cherish her memories, mother, Pattie Mims; brothers, Lynn Mims, Christian Richardson and Elijah Mims; one uncle, Otis Mims (Bunky); one aunt, Kathy Mims Turner (Harold), all of Wake County, NC and a host of cousins, relatives and friends near and far.
Jewel was the true image of her name and lived her life accordingly. She had an infectious smile that could brighten up any room. She loved to have fun, play Bingo, dance and sing. Her loving spirit and beauty were inherited from her beautiful mother, Pattie Mims, and will be remembered by those who knew her.
Memorial service will be held 2:00 pm Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at Trice Funeral Home Chapel, 127 N. West Street in Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526.
Cynthia R. Walden & Family
I truly loved Jewel! It broke my heart upon hearing of her passing. She was a lovely lady. Please accept my sincere condolences. The family is in my humble thoughts and prayers!🙏🏾
Jewel was a great friend and cuz I love hanging out with you will be miss. Condolences to the Mims family. I will always remember you rest in peace love you. Joseph Stephens and family.
My condolences to the family
Jewell was a lovely lady,full of life and love for those she loved.
Thank God, she is free at last!
Dr. Mae Adams
Jewel was such a sweet & humble lady & friend. We were co-workers at Universal Polymer(Guilford Mills) back in the day. Rest well my friend! Praying for the family.🙏--Patricia Scriven
Bobbie Williams Clemons and the Boys
So sorry to hear of cousin Jewel passing. . Cousin Wilma and family.
Sending My Condolences to the mims family Rest in peace jewel❤️❤️❤️
Sending my prayers and condolences to the Mims family. You will be missed Jewel.
My sincere prayers and condolences to my family. Jewel was the epitome of a JEWEL. Always had a smile even through the hard times. She will be truly missed by me and many others.
Sincere condolences to the Mims family in the loss of your love one. B. Rice
To hear of the passing of Jewel really crushed my heart. I met Jewel through my Son's Father Sean Lilly (RIP) and Reginald Lane (Free). Jewel was the absolute sweetest and humble Spirit. I would always tell her how Beautiful she was. Jewel would blush and say, Oh Kita stop it. I remember when she went and permanently did her eyebrows. She tried to convince me to do it as well but I got scared. Jewel always had this Beautiful Mystic that I could never forget. My Sincerest Condolences to The Family. Forever and Always Nekita and Devin 😪
Condolences to the Family of Jewell Mims. The Passing of a Love One❤️ is Always Hard. Sleep Well Jewel.😇 I Will Miss Seeing Your Happy Face at Universal Health care.(Fuquay). Mable Delores Kizer
To the Mims family. So sorry for your loss and may the grace of our Father in heaven be with you as you go through the bereavement of Jewel. Be blessed and know that God loves you and will continue to cover you now and in the days to come. Love to the family. Clarese McLean Howard
On behalf of the Greater New Sweet Springs Church Pastor Jessie Mims we send our sincere condolences our prayers are with you
A NICE PERSON FROM A NICE FAMILY Rip KENNETH AND GENEICE PEARSON
Prayers to the Mims family. Frank Carpenter
My condolences to the family you will be truly missed RIP Harrington Family
Much sadness, May the family find comfort in the lord. Jewel was a good woman, strong woman.I will always remember the great times class of 1979 FVHS. RIP my longtime friend.. Booker Family
She was such a a beautiful person, inside and out!! I loved surprising her with chocolates during the Fall, and she loved a wrap around bracelet I had on. I had offered to get her a new one, but she wanted the one I was wearing, lol... I was happy to take it off and place it on her wrist. She will be truly missed!! RIP my dear friend.
R.I.P Jewel Etta Mims you will truly be missed and I will cherish the memories that we have together. I'm praying for the entire mims family. May you find comfort in your time of need.
Sending prayers of comfort and my sincerest condolences to my family, sweet Patty and cousin Lynn. I will cherish the memories we shared growing up as true southern girls working in tobacco. I worked because I chose to and Jewel because she had to and through it all she always had a warm greeting "what's up cuz" and a loving hug. We shared lots of laughter and great times during those years when I was growing up in NC. With life we grow up and move on but knowing that true genuine love still resides whether we saw each other or not. I shall cherish those memories cousin. Sleep well and rest in true peace.
Love cousin Lynn (Hunter) Posey "Cuzin" William granddaughter
Sincere sympathy and condolences extended to the family of Jewel. She had a smile that could brighten up any room. Our childhood was filled with many memories of joy, fun times and laughter. May the God of comfort and strength endure you to navigate through these difficult times. May the memories you have of her sustain you. She was our classmate (FVHS 1979) and we mourn her loss. She also was a friend to many. She is missed terribly. I pray that her soul has found peace and rest. Sleep in Power Jewel. Beverly (Holt) Griffin
My sincere condolences to you Pattie, Lynn and the Mims family at the home going of Jewel. She will be missed. R.I.P Jewel. Roberta Burton and family
My sincere condolences to you Pattie, Lynn and the Mims family at the home going of Jewel. She will be missed. R.I.P Jewel. Roberta Burton and family
Gone but never forgotten 🫶
Condolences to the mims family Jewell will truly be miss🥰
My condolences for my mims family Etta will truly be missed😍
Sending condolences and prayers to the Mims Family. (Tonya Burt-Davis)
Sending condolences to the Mims family Chestina Dunston
My prayers and condolences to my sweet loving cousin Patty Mims and son Lynn for their loss. Jewel was a true image of her name and lived her life accordingly. She will always be remembered for her charming sweet smile, kindness and love for her family. From Cousin Gladys Mims Ross and entire California family❤️
I wish I could have sat with you one more time and do your hair when you really didn't need it. You always said it was a mess. I will miss you Beautiful ❤️ Rest now and get your peace 💗🕊️💜
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