Jewell Elaine Boyd Darby

Chester, SC Mrs. Jewell Elaine Boyd Darby, 76 passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019 at her home in Lowrys .Her beloved caregiver, Leslie Brakefield was by her side.The funeral service will be held at Purity Presbyterian Church on Sunday, May 19th, 2019 at 4 p.m. with Reverends Jason Myers, Kevin Taylor and Al Ward officiating, Burial will be at Zion Cemetery.The family will receive friends at the home on Saturday May 18th, 2019. From 4-6 p.m. Jewell was born in Chester, SC She was the daughter of the late John Boyd and Elaine Knox Boyd.She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Mr. James Simpson, Darby Jr. (Jimmy) upon which they will celebrate a heavenly 55th anniversary on May 17th, 2019.She was also preceded in death by her faithful cat, Patches. Jewell was retired from Chester County Probate and also served the community by working for Chester County Clerk of Court, Dr. Jerry W. Robinson, County Day Academy and Blacks Drug Store.She enjoyed Christian fellowship through Zion Presbyterian Church Women Circle, Purity Presbyterian Women Circle, Vacation Bible School, Operation Christmas Child, and LOGOS table parent.She was a member of Diversity Study Club.Her favorite past times included her Bridge Club, picking strawberries, traveling with friends, Holidays and gardening.She adored life through her 6 precious grandchildren by attending their school functions, dance recitals, band concerts, and sporting activities.Jewell enjoyed spending time at her home on the front porch and waving to people passing through Lowrys.She enjoyed hosting the annual Lowrys Christmas Parade on the front lawn.As her declining health limited her activities, she was grateful to her beautician, Lisa Knipe and her Cyclone Restaurant family. She is survived by her children James Simpson Darby III, and her daughter DuPre Darby Clack, six grandchildren; Sallie Elizabeth Darby, Emma Louise Darby, James Simpson Darby IV, William Whugray Clack, Darby Lee Clack and Jewell DuPre Clack. Memorials are to be made to Ember Church, 1841 J.A. Cochran Bypass, Chester SC 29706 Online condolences maybe may to the family at www.barronfuneralhome.com. The family is grateful to Hospice of SC for their care and compassion.