BRISTOL - Jean L. Fellows, 80, of Bristol, died peacefully at home Aug. 22, 2007. She was the beloved soul mate of 63 years to Robert C. Fellows. She was born in Lyons, Ga., Dec. 27, 1926, to the late Emma and Herbert Littledeer Campbell, M.D. A resident of Bristol since 1944, she was a private-duty nurse in Bristol and Farmington. She attended Grace Baptist Church in Bristol and Bath First Baptist in South Carolina. She leaves behind her husband, Robert C. Fellows; her daughter, Karen Fellows of Coventry; son and daughter-in-law Ricky and Janet Fellows of Wolcott; daughter and son-in-law Wanda and Martin Matlega of Bristol; and son Robin Fellows of Bristol. She joins her son Keith Fellows, who is predeceased. She was a loving grandmother of eight and leaves behind granddaughter Bobbie-Jean Stringer; grandson and his wife, Jamie and Lisa Stringer; grandson and his wife Jason and Julie Stringer; granddaughter and her husband Jennifer and Kurt Newell; granddaughter Amanda Fellows; granddaughter and her husband Lillian and Benny Burgos; grandson Lauren Fellows; and granddaughter and her husband, Heather and Dennis Allen. She also leaves seven great-grandchildren, Brielle, Autumn, Jacie, Jacob, Ian, Sienna and soon to arrive, a little bundle of joy; due this week or next, only the Lord and Jean knows. Jean was an avid writer and poet, keeping countless journals. Her favorite Bible verse was John 3:16. She loved nature and enjoyed fishing, gardening, traveling and camping. An excellent cook, she loved canning and cooking holiday meals. She was loved by everyone and had a bubbly personality with a contagious smile. She loved volunteer work and contributed to the church and women's crisis line. She had a private ceremony at O'Brien Funeral Home and was buried at her family plot in West Cemetery, Bristol, Friday, Aug. 24, 2007. The world has lost a great human being, and she will be sadly missed by her family.

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