On February 1, 1928 in Jamestown, Texas a daughter was born to the late Arthur and Ethel Bluitt, they named her, Jewel Lene. She was the first born of three children, her sister, Carrie Lee and brother, James "Pete" proceeded her in death.

Jewel united at an early age with the Zion Hill United Methodist Church in Jamestown, Texas. The church eventually moved to Jasper, Texas and renamed the Jasper Circuit Memorial United Methodist Church. Jewel served as church secretary as well as secretary for the Jamestown Community Homecoming for over 30 years. She also completed her education in the Jamestowns schools and worked as a Poultry Inspector for Pilgrim's Pride Poultry Plant for approximately 25 years.

Jewel was united in holy matrimony to the late Freddie "Shack" Mattox, on July 1, 1945. To this union six children were born; Charles, Rosemary, Lillian, Velma, Carl and Janet. Velma preceded her in death.

Jewel leaves to cherish her precious memories, two sons; Charles (Maggie) Mattox, Carl Matttox; three daughters, Rosemary (Claudelle) Viverette, Lillian Mattox Golston and Janet Mattox Wysinger; her amazing grandchildren, and a host of wonderful nieces and nephews, two special nephews, Kalvin (Lettie) Mattox and Anthony (Hildridge) Bluitt; many loving cousins and a very special cousin, Mrs. Virginia Callas of LamArque, Texas and a host of longtime faithful friends.