Jewell Spratt

Jewell Spratt, age 82, of Ottawa, Kansas, died Tuesday, June 5, 2012, in Olathe, Kansas. She was born on Monday, November 11, 1929, in Imes, Kansas, the daughter of Stanley C. and Josephine (Yerkes) Phillips. Jewell was a lifelong Franklin County resident. She graduated from Rantoul High School with the class of 1947. In the late 1950’s and early 1960’s Jewell was a secretary for Franklin County Superintendent of Schools. In the early 1960’s she was a secretary for Pomona Superintendent of Schools, in the later 1960’s to early 1990’s she was a clerk of the Board of United School District # 290. Jewell was a member of the Business Professional Women of Ottawa; and on the Board with the Power of the Past Antique Engine & Tractor Club. On May 14, 1949 Jewell was united in marriage with Cecil Spratt in the Elm Grove community near Ottawa, Kansas. He survives of the home. She is survived by her: Husband – Cecil Spratt of Ottawa, Kansas; Daughter – Kathy Gretencord and her husband Mike of Ottawa, Kansas; Son – Dr. Dennis Spratt and his wife Melissa of Ottawa, Kansas; Sister – Jean Langley of Pomona, Kansas; Sister – Lynn Ruthstrom and her husband Rodney of Clay Center, Kansas; Son- in- law – Dr. George Abel and his wife Pam of Emporia, Kansas; Grandchildren – (nine); Chanda Sheldon and her husband Sam; Suzanne Toumberlin and her husband Eric; Amanda Domnanish; Robert Abel; Ben Abel; Kristin Shafer and her husband Matt; Adam Spratt; Sara Spratt and Jill Spratt. Great Grandchildren – (five); Mackenzie Snow; Megan Snow; Emma Toumberlin; Abby Toumberlin and Ella Shafer. She is preceded in death by her: Daughter – Deanna Abel; Parents – Stanley C. and Josephine Phillips; Sister – Mildred Campbell and Brother – Robert Phillips. SERVICES: Funeral services will be held from the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 401 W. 13th, Ottawa, Kansas, 10:00 AM, Saturday, June 9, 2012. IN STATE: Jewell will lie in state at the Dengel & Son Mortuary after 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Friday. The family will meet with friends at Westminster Presbyterian Church from 9:00 to 10:00 AM prior to service. CEMETERY: Peoria Cemetery, Peoria, Kansas. MEMORIALS: The family suggests memorial contributions to Ransom Memorial Hospital or Friends of the Library c/o Dengel & Son Mortuary, 235 S. Hickory, Ottawa, Kansas 66067. An online Guest Book is available at www.dengelmortuary.com.