Jewell Evelyn Wilds, 98, of Lavalette, WV, widow of Daniel Garland Wilds, passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021 in Huntington Health and Rehabilitation. She was born August 9, 1922 in Huntington, WV a daughter of the late Audley and Florence Geer Smith. She was also preceded in death by three sisters, Rosalie Wipple, Barbara Rose and Diana Smith; three brothers, William Smith, Vinson Smith and Alfred Smith; one daughter, Brenda Sims; and a grandson, Jeffrey Daniel Sims. She was a homemaker and Baptist by faith. Survivors include; one son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Sally Wilds of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; one sister, Dorothy Woods of Barboursville; three grandchildren, Kimberly Brainerd (Jack), Richard Brian Wilds (Robin), Gregory Sims; one great-granddaughter, Samantha Davis (Jerrod); and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 pm Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Chapman's Mortuary with Pastor Jerry Matt officiating. Burial will follow in Ridgelawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time Thursday at the funeral home.