Rosemary Jewell Huffman

Rosemary Jewell Huffman, 86, of Columbus, died at 1:32 A.M., February 24, 2020, at Four Season Health Care Center. Rosemary was born February 9, 1934, in Bartholomew County, the daughter of Arthur and Edith Gates Jewell. Rosemary worked for the Vocational Department at Columbus North High School for many years. Rosemary was a wonderful cook. She enjoyed traveling throughout the United States and abroad. In her free time, Rosemary knitted sweaters for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She also found joy as a book buddy working with local elementary school children on their reading skills. Later in life, when knitting became difficult, Rosemary enjoyed the challenge of working jigsaw puzzles. A private funeral service was held and burial was in Garland Brook. Memorials may be made to the Love Chapel, Hospice of South Central of Indiana, or donor’s choice. Survivors include daughters, Sheryl Fields of Columbus, Carol (Terry) Neville of Columbus, Beverly (Philip) Gordon of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and Melissa (Shannon) Beaven of Lexington, Kentucky; brother, Ralph (Maureen) Jewell of Columbus; grandchildren, Amanda Fields of Greenwood, Andrew (Libby) Neville of Indianapolis, Josh (Talea) Fields of Seymour, and Matthew Neville of Columbus; great-grandsons, Graham Neville, Elliot Neville, Ryker Fields, Reed Fields, and Emmett Neville. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Raymond Jewell, and Philip Huffman former spouse and the father of her children. Arrangements provided by Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home.