Jewel Pearl Edwards

December 12, 1943 - April 28, 2020

Jewel Pearl Edwards, a mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and beloved friend passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at the age of 76 after a second strenuous battle with cancer. Jewel Edwards was born on December 12, 1943 to Annie Mae James (Edwards) and Willie Edwards in Selma, Alabama. Her family moved to Detroit, Michigan in 1945 where she attended school and later started a family. Jewel was a faithful member of Solomon’s Temple and a spiritual support to many friends and family members. She loved her family dearly and enjoyed spending time playing backgammon and Nintendo with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. There was never a dull moment while in her presence and her sweet spirit carried with it warmth and peace. Jewel was preceded in death by her father; Willie Edwards, mother; Annie Mae Edwards, sister; Joyce Ann Edwards, brothers; James and Arthur “Billy” Edwards, grandsons; Raheem Edwards and Eric Sadler, great-granddaughter; Jayla Sadler, and nephew; James Edwards. Jewel leaves precious memories in the hearts of her brother; Samuel Edwards, children; Jennifer Edwards, Jacqueline (Shawn) McGowan, Joyce Edwards, and Jwynza Edwards. Her grandchildren; Gregory (Ashley) Smith, Jennifer Edwards, Jimmie Sadler IV, Shawn McGowan Jr., Renee (Amnon) Broden, Bryant (Elaine) Branch, Andre Cooper, Kardeem Branch, Shakira Branch, Darrell Holcomb, Trey Edwards, and Sha’ Ann Branch. Lastly, her great grandchildren; Javion Edwards, Nai’Jae Edwards, Allysa Edwards, NaVeah Cooper, Elaine Branch, Janaya Sadler, Deonte Farris, Andre Cooper Jr., Ebony Sadler, Skyla Branch, Nioka Edwards, Jordan Sadler, Isabella Branch, Leila Branch, Gregory Smith III, Mariah Michalski, and Ananias Broden, and a host of nieces, nephews, godchildren, cousins and close friends.