Jewel G. Burt, 88, of Dawsonville passed away Friday May 20, 2011 at New Horizons West following a period of declining health. Born January 17, 1923 in Lumpkin County to the late James and Ethel Gooch, she lived most of her life in Dawson County. Mrs. Burt was a homemaker and member of Goshen Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Howard J. Burt; sisters, Ruby Densmore, Lavonia Densmore, Hazel Breeden, Elizabeth Gamblin; brothers, Garland Gooch and Guy Gooch. Surviving are her stepchildren, Ann and Danny Kinnard, Dawsonville, Johnny and Kathy Burt, Dawsonville; grandchildren, Rick Kinnard, Jon and Terri Kinnard, Kasey and Jeff Sanders, Russell and Keena Burt, Cameron and Crystal Burt; 13 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Monday May 23, 2011 at 2 o’clock at Goshen Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Russell Burt will officiate. The family will receive friends Sunday from 4 until 9 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Goshen Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, P. O. Box 1055, Dawsonville, Georgia 30534. Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com. Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.