Jewel T. Smith

Jewel T. Smith, 95, of Indianapolis, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019.

She was born on December 1, 1923 in Warren County, KY to the late Elliott and Nell (Johnson) Beckham.  Jewel was a 1942 graduate of Manual High School and married the love of her life, Richard W. Smith that same year.  She was a member of the Woodruff Place Baptist Church and enjoyed reading and doing crossword puzzles.  Jewel cherished being a wife and mother.

She is survived by her sons, Richard E. (Helen) Smith and Phillip L. (Ruth) Smith; 5 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.  Jewel is also survived by one sister, Katherine Werden.  She was preceded in death by her parents; loving husband; and brother, Floyd Beckham.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2019 from 11am -12pm at Flanner Buchanan – Washington Park East with funeral services immediately following.  Entombment will take place in Washington Park East Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to Paradigm Living Concepts Hospice, with the family’s deepest appreciation for the devoted care Jewel received during her last days.  Friends are invited to leave online condolences for the family at www.flannerbuchanan.com.