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Jewel Dunn, age 87 of Purcell, passed away Friday, June 20, 2014. Jewel Evelyn Orr was born August 20, 1926 in Maysville, OK, 1 of 9 children born to John P. Orr and Ada (Evans) Orr. She was raised in Maysville and attended school there. On January 9, 1945, Jewel married the love of her life; a young service man who had just returned home, named J.R. Dunn. They made their home in the Maysville and Wayne area where together they raised their only child, son, Brad. For many years, Jewel and J.R. owned and operated a self-service Laundromat and she later worked at the Purcell Hospital. Her greatest joy, however, was being a homemaker, and Jewel worked tirelessly caring and providing for her family. She was a faithful member of the Wayne Church of Christ for many years. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by: Her husband, J.R. Dunn; Her parents, John and Ada Orr; 3 sisters, Helen Bennett, Opal Woods and Ada Lee Johnson and 4 brothers, John, Orbin, Jack and Pete Orr.

Jewel leaves behind: Her son, Brad Dunn and wife Karen of Broken Bow, OK; Her sister, Paralee Orr of Purcell; Her granddaughter, Brittany Johnson of Oklahoma City; A great grandson, Justice Johnson of Oklahoma City and A host of other family and friends.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 24, 2014, at the Wilson-Little Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at the Hillside Cemetery.