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Jewel Edna ("Judy") Kemp

Our mother’s enduring has ended. Jewel Edna (“Judy”) Kemp passed away peacefully during the early morning, Thursday, last past. Born at Lamar, Arkansas to James Edward Knuckles and Cora May Knuckles on May 21, 1926. Her delightful laugh can still be heard.

She was devoted to her husband and dance partner, Joseph Charles Kemp, who predeceased her. She had eight brothers and sisters, two of whom, Pearl Alva Ross Adkinson and Lois Elizabeth Engeldinger, survive her. Her beloved son-in-law, Carl Honeysuckle, predeceased her.

She is survived by her three children, Kristin Kemp Compton and her husband, John Compton, Janan Kemp Honeysuckle and Hal Joseph Kemp and his wife, Phyllis Ann Kemp; by six grandchildren, Kristin Beth Honeysuckle, Joseph Charles Honeysuckle, Lara Elizabeth Kemp Beard, Joseph Hamilton Kemp, James Harrison Kemp and Mary Caroline Kemp and by two great grandchildren, Ann Elliott Beard and Caroline Younger Beard.

The family wishes to give thanks for their loving care to the staff of the Lakewood Nursing Center and the Arkansas Hospice. In particular we extend our special recognition and thanks to Rhae Ann Noble, who nurtured our mother until the end of her life.

Visitation with the family will be at Ruebel Funeral Home from 4:30PM to 6:00PM, Friday, March 5, 2010. A graveside service for the family will be conducted Saturday, March 6, 2010 in the Roselawn Memorial Park, Little Rock, Arkansas. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home. www.ruebelfuneralhome.com

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"Your family has been such an important part of our lives since Lauren and Kristin met as 3 year olds in day care and as we have watched both the girls and Charles grow up. Few families would have the strength to endure all that you have had to endure over the past years but no greater tribute could stand for your mother then the strength and love she instilled in all of you and each of you, Janan, Kristin and Hal. The success of your families and your children live on as a testament to the kind of parents you had and the values you learned. Know she is at peace and all of the earthly ills and problems from which she suffered are now all gone. Today would have been Jimmy's mothers 89th birthday. Two special ladies are now together. "
Jimmy, Nina and Lauren Pritchett | Little Rock, AR | jepnp1983@aol.com

"Just wanted to let you know that our family was saddened to hear about the passing of our Aunt (Your mother). Our condolences go out to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of saddness.
Sherri Knuckles Walker"

Sherri Knuckles Walker | Vacaville, CA | reklawls@comcast.net

"To Hal and your family, sorry to read of your loss. Our thoughts and Prayers will be for Gods grace for ypur family. "
norman clifton | nlr, AR | poorolenorm@sbcglobal.net

"My thoughts and prays are with you."
Vera Stevens | Little Rock, AR |

" We were so sorry to hear about your Mother. May God's loving hand support you at this time of sadness in your lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Elbert and Syble(Skaggs)Baker"

Elbert and Syble Baker | West Fork, AR | syblenelb@aol.com

"My earliest memories of your mom was of a very happy, outgoing person. I will remember her as such, and as a very generous person toward her family.
May your memories bring comfort to all of you. -- Roseanna (Sid's youngest)"

Roseanna Skaggs Woodard | Sallisaw, OK | woodard@cwis.net

"janan & family kristin & family hal & family
i was so sorry to learn of the death of your all
mother our prayers are with you all at this time"

deborah adkins | seacy, AR | debbieka@live.com

"My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Your father and mother were very successful parents raising wonderful children like you all. With much love always,
Eric Kizer"

Eric Kizer | Alexander, AR | kizereric@yahoo.com

"Janan, I just saw in the obituaries of my hometown newspaper, The Johnson County Graphic, that your mom had passed away. I am so sorry to hear that and you and your family will be in my prayers. I didn't remember that she was from Lamar but you had probably told me that at one time. Nora Hampton Sams"
Nora Hampton Sams | Edmond, OK | nsams@att.net

"Kristin, Jannan and Hal I loved your mother so much even though I didn't get to see her very often. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you all. I will always love her and remember her as one of the most important people in my life. She taught me so much love,
courage, and strength through out the years. Her kindness, her smile, and love for other people will never be forgotten. She will be missed. Love Velma White
"

Velma Knuckles White | Russellville, AR | sweetpetuny@centurytel.net

"Thinking about you during this special time."
Susan Mehlburger | Mobile, AL | smehlburg@aol.com

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