Jewel Lee Markham

Jewel Lee Martin Markham, 66, of Forest, died Monday, May 21, 2012 at her residence. She was born November 16, 1945 in Bedford, VA a daughter of the late Ethlene Nichols Martin and Warren Thomas Martin.

Jewel was a member of Beulah Baptist Church. She loved her family especially her son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren and loved attending their sporting events. She was also an artist. Jewel enjoyed vacationing at Emerald Isle, NC and was a huge VT Hokie football fan.

Jewel is survived by her husband of 47 years, Robert Nicholas Markham; a son, M. Shane Markham and his wife, Donna; two grandsons, Coby and Jakob all of South Boston.

Memorial contributions may be made to Beulah Baptist Church, 528 Leesville Rd., Lynchburg, VA 24502 or Multiple Sclerosis, 733 Third Ave., New York, NY 10017.

A memorial service will be conducted at 3 PM, Thursday, May 24, 2012 at Beulah Baptist Church with Rev. Brian Seay officiating. A private inurnment will be in Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM, Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford.

Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 586-3443.