Olathe, Kansas - Jewel A. Waggoner, 99, died August 19, 2014 at the Pinnacle Ridge Nursing Home, Olathe, Kansas. Born May 3,1915, in Dodge City, Kansas, she was a lifelong resident until her move to a Wichita retirement center in 2001, and then to a nursing home in Olathe in 2006.

Mrs. Waggoner was the last surviving sibling of the eight children of Robert E. Lee Davis and Mary Lillian Bethel Davis, both members of Southwest Kansas pioneer families. Mrs. Waggoner was preceded in death by her husband Willard A. Waggoner and their son Bill Lynn Waggoner.

She may be remembered as the owner of Town Food Market, located on Dodge City's east side. The family operated the store for a number of years, garnering a host of loyal customers and friends. She resided at 905 Avenue F, fondly known as "Wag's Place", for almost fifty years. She was active in a number of east side school and community groups. " Aunt Jewel " was beloved, and is survived by a host of nieces and nephews of three generations who treasure memories of her humor, grace, and love.

Private inurnment services will be held at a later date at Scroggins Mausoleum, Dodge City. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Swaim Funeral Home, Dodge City, is in charge of arrangements.Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.