Jewell S. Blanchfield's Obituary
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Jewell S. Blanchfield passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at University of Maryland Shore Health - Easton. A long time resident of Federalsburg she most recently was a resident of Rayland Acres in Trappe. Ms. Jewell was 94 years old.
Born in Laurel, Delaware on November 5, 1930. She was the daughter of the late Mace and Ella Jewell (Fairbank) Smith.
Ms. Jewell was a hairdresser by profession and worked for many years at Janet's Beauty Shop retiring in 1995. She will be remembered for her dedication to Union United Methodist Church in Federalsburg where she worshiped for most of her life and was often found helping in the church kitchen.
Ms. Jewell is survived by her son William "Billy" Gohlke, Jr; her grandchildren; and her brother Sam Smith.
Besides her parents, Ms. Jewell was preceded in death by her daughter Kathleen A. Gohlke.
A memorial service will be conducted on Monday, June 2, 2025 at Framptom Funeral Home, 216 N. Main St., Federalsburg, Maryland starting at 1pm.
Donations in Ms. Jewell's memory may be made to a charity of one's own choosing.
Arrangements are entrusted to Framptom Funeral Home by the Coales, Federalsburg, Maryland.
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