Judith Lynn Jewell, 78, of Charleston, IL, passed away at 3:24 P.M. on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL.

Graveside service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Grandview Cemetery in Edgar County, Illinois.

Judith was born on March 3, 1946, the daughter of the late Russell and Mary Cash Bussart. She married Rodney C. Jewell on September 13, 1964, in Dudley, Illinois. He passed away on December 12, 2018.

Judith worked for many years at Trailmobile in Charleston, Illinois, and later at Simonton Windows in Paris before retiring. Judith and her husband Rodney were fond of the "get in and go" road trips, sometimes not knowing their destination until they arrived.  She was naturally a hard worker, and that was evident by her always pristine yard. When Judith wasn't raking leaves or picking up sticks, she enjoyed spending time with her family. Whether that was a card game, Yahtzee, or enjoying a nice cold rum and coke, Judith was most happy surrounded by family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Judith is survived by her daughter: Melinda (Brian) Gaines of Newman, Illinois; her grandchildren: Kayla (James) Ross of Reyno, Arkansas, Josh (Cheyenne) McIntyre of Kansas, Illinois, Bailey (Dylan) Campbell of Newman, Illinois; her great-grandchildren: James Ross, Clark Ross, Russell McIntyre, Lacey McIntyre, Landon McIntyre, Kavery Voegel, Knox Campbell, Mabel Campbell, Jett Campbell; her siblings: Rhonda (Bob) Cutright, Leon (Vicky) Bussart, Jerry (Diana) Bussart, and Karen Bussart.

She is preceded in death by her husband Rodney Jewell; her children: Troy Jewell, Melissa Jewell; and her sisters: Sue Bell and Tina Graves.