Jewell Leigh Curtis

Jewell was born in St. Joseph, MO to Bennie R. Craven and Beulah M.(Treese) Rodgers on May 11, 1947.

Jewell began her career as a model for Learners, went on to work at Albany Pepsi-Cola and later on decided to go back to school to receive a teaching degree. She graduated from former TJC (NCMC) and continued her education at Truman State University. She began her teaching career at Newtown-Harris and retired from Trenton R-9 School District. After retirement she began working at Trenton Trust Company.

She is survived by her 3 children, 10 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson: Glen Wayne Allen (Becky) and daughters Vivian, Alison, Jasmine Allen, Skylar and Saige Gott; Tiffany (Scott) Crawford and daughters Karli Crawford (fiancé Aaron Anderson) and Kayli Crawford; Nathan Allen and sons Colton and Devin Allen; and great-grandson Micah Allen. She is also survived by her siblings Rollie (Judy) Craven, Jerri (Joe) Tatum, Denny Craven, Larry Craven, Judy Pritchett, Janet (Dean) Cochran, John (Cindy) Henderson, Lois (Greg) Woodward and Lonnie Craven.

Jewell was proceeded in death by her parents, step-father Wilbur Rodgers, and brother-in-law Frank Pritchett.

A private family memorial will be held on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at Salem Baptist Church. Graveside services will be held at a later date.

Memorial Contributions: Grundy County Jewett-Norris Library in care of Tiffany Crawford, 454 NW 50th Street, Trenton, MO 64683.