Jewel Odie Taylor

Jewel Odie Taylor, a longtime resident of Lake, Mississippi, passed away on October 20, 2026, at her residence in Lake. She was born on August 22, 1939, in Blue Mountain, Mississippi.

Jewel made her home in Lake for the past 60 years and was a faithful member of Unity Assembly of God Church in Forest, Mississippi. She pursued her education at Blue Mountain College and later received her LPN degree from Meridian Jr. College. She began her career at Bedford Care Center in Newton, Mississippi, dedicating herself to the work she had prepared for through her studies. Outside of her work and church life, she found joy in music and loved playing the bass guitar with The Renfrows.

She is survived by her husband, Jerry Renfrow, whose companionship shared in her life’s journey. She also leaves her daughter, Pam Taylor McBroom; her son, Skeet Taylor, and Carla; and her son Mike Taylor and Lisa. Jewel also leaves behind twenty-four grandchildren, thirty-two great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Each of them carries forward cherished memories of her life, love, and presence.

Jewel was preceded in death by her father, Earnest Howard, and her mother, Catherine Howard; her brothers, Eugene Howard and Wayne Howard; her daughter, Linda Gail Bagley; her son-in-law, Ferrell H. McBroom Jr.; and two great-grandchildren. Their memories remained part of the story of her life and the family she loved.

Visitation for Jewel Odie Taylor will be held on October 28, 2026, from 9:15 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. at Wolf Funeral Services - Lake, 136 Front Street, Lake, Mississippi. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at Wolf Funeral Services - Lake. Interment will take place at Rehobeth Baptist Cemetery, 426 Rehobeth Rd, Pelahatchie, Mississippi, on October 28, 2026. There will be no graveside service.

Jewel will be remembered for her devotion to family, her years in the Lake community, her faith, and the happiness she found in music. Her life leaves a lasting impression on those who knew and loved her.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Blair E. Baston  Children's Hospital, address: 2500 N. State Street, Jackson, MS 39216.