Jewell P. Miller, 88 of Bellefontaine passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at the OSU Medical Center.

Jewell was born May 24, 1932 in Nancy, KY to the late Jack and Pearlie Mae (McKinney) Retherford. On January 1, 1980 in Plainfield, IN she married Paul R. Miller, who preceded her in death in 2009.

Jewell graduated from Plainfield High School in 1952. After high school she worked for the state of Indiana as a secretary in the state house. She later worked for Public Service Utilities in Plainfield, IN; retiring as a key punch operator. Jewell enjoyed going out to eat, especially to Bob Evans and Wendy's. She was kind of a home body who liked sewing and crafting until her arthritis prevented her from doing so. Jewell loved watching basketball, football, golf, NASCAR; in that order. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her daughter, Sandra L. (Edward) Alexander; grandchildren, Michelle (Dan) Phillips, George R. (Charissa) Shields and their children Cora & Eleanor, Terry (Dan) Rumley, Bessie (John) Reahard, Rick (Linda) McLaughlin, Teal Allen, Collette (Frank) Aultman, Patsy (Steve) Chase, Charles L. Alexander, Veronica Lambert, Jody (Mike) Pedlar, Penny (Ken) Mallison, Tyler (Carri) Alexander, Bryce Alexander and Bryan (Lindsay) Alexander; brother-in-law, Jack Bombei; son-in-law, Rease Morelock; 25 great grandchildren, 30 great great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

Sher is preceded in death by her husband, Paul R. Miller; children, George E. Shields, Jackie (Ralph) Devers and Carol Morelock; grandson-in-law, Denny Lambert, great grandson, Jonathan R. Allen; her parents; siblings, Harry M. Retherford, Ethel B. Kobelak, Dorothy Mae Wolf, William Retherford, Howard Retherford, Earl Retherford, Margaret Lyon, Lois Bombei and Esther Retherford.

A Funeral Service will take place Monday, April 19, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at Jennings Farley & Seeley Funeral Home & Crematory. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until the time of service. Burial will take place in Walnut Hill Cemetery at a later date.

All Covid-19 health guidelines will be followed, masks being required and social distancing observed. If you are feeling ill the family asks kindly to express your condolences online, listed below.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Lutheran Community Services -Food Pantry, 223 Oakland Square, Bellefontaine, OH 4331.

Online Condolences may be expressed at www.jenningsfarley.com