Luella Mae Webb
August 31, 1920 ~ November 9, 2018
Luella Mae Webb, age 98, formerly of Columbus, Indiana passed away peacefully on Friday November 9, 2018. Luella was born on a farm near Greensburg, Indiana on August 31, 1920 to Dennis Donald Webb and Lottie D. Gartin Webb. She attended elementary school in Greensburg, Adams and St. Paul and graduated from high school in St. Paul. She was a 10-year member of the 4H Club, Junior Leader, and Rural Youth Club in Decatur and Randolph Counties. Luella obtained Bachelor and Master of Education degrees from the Ball State Teachers College. She also attended Butler and Indiana University for continuing education in art. She taught Art, Home Economics and Physical Education in Randolph, Henry, Rush and Madison Counties for over 33 years and completed her career with the Bartholomew Consolidated School System teaching elementary art for 20 years. A long-time member of First Christian Church, Columbus, Indiana, Luella served in many areas, including: Vacation Bible School, Women’s Bible Study, Co-Superintendent of the Primary Department, Bible Bowl, Prayer Strategy and Bible Studies. She touched the lives of all those she met and served and leaves behind many friends. In addition to her church activities, Luella was also very active in the communities in which she lived. Luella and her parents co-owned and operated the Green Parrot Restaurant in St. Paul, IN for 4 years. She was the Home Demonstration Agent in Henry County for 5 years and had the privilege to judge 4H arts and crafts for several years at local county fairs and at the Indiana State Fair for 17 years. She was also a member numerous service and professional organizations: Delta Theta Tau Alumnae, Delta Kappa Gamma, the Bartholomew County Porcelain Artists, the Red Hat Society, the Antique Club, Retired Teachers Association, the Mill Race Senior Center, the Business and Professional Women, Altrusia Club, AAUW and the Camaro Club. Luella was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Carlos LaRue Webb. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday November 16, 2018 at the First Christian Church 531 Fifth Street with the Rev. Harold Armstrong officiating. Following the service, she will be laid to rest next to her parents in the Hebron Cemetery near Adams, Indiana in Decatur County. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Friday at the church. Memorial contributions in memory of Luella may be made to First Christian Church. Arrangements for Luella are being made through Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral home. You are invited to light a virtual candle, post a favorite memory of Luella or send a message of condolence via the funeral home website; www.jewellrittman.com
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What a precious lady to have known. I loved her sharing stories of her life its adventures and fun. Her China paintings were as beautiful as she was. A life well lived and life well loved. Moving to Texas from Columbus several years ago makes me miss those moments of learning from true role models as she was to many. Rest in peace, sweet friend.
I’m sad that I won’t be in town for Miss Webb’s funeral, this is one that I had always planned to go to. She was my art teacher for 6 years at Wayne Elementary, inspiring me to go on and graduate as an art major. Years later, I contacted her inquiring about an angel that we made from construction paper in art class. She invited me to her home and knew exactly where that pattern was stored in her (messy?) art room. I still have that pattern and can go straight to it right now, even though my art room looks exactly like hers did. 😊 I feel like she was my spirit sister. I have some of her craft books that I bought at the auction when she finally gave up her home to move to assisted living. I will treasure those books. 98 years, how incredible. Peace be with you Miss Webb as you make heaven even more beautiful.
Luella was a dear Christian lady and I cherish her memory. We came to know and love Luella through her dear late brother and sister in law, Carlos and Ruth Ann Webb, who were all the epitome of solid Hoosier family values. Luella was an accomplished lady and a joy to know. We will miss her but are glad she’s with her family and Lord. A blessed life.