In Memory

Rozelle Jeffries (Garrigus) - Class Of 1946

Rozelle Jeffries (Garrigus)

Martha Rozelle (Rosey) Garrigus age 93 of Normal, Illinois went home to heaven August 17,2020. She was born and grew up and lived many years in Parke County Indiana. She graduated from Rockville High School.

She was the daughter of Ora and Myrtle Jeffries. She married Leo Garrigus in October 18, 1947 and they were married 67 years before his death in September 8, 2015. She is survived by three children. Dennis (Michele) Garrigus of Normal, Illinois, Debby (Jeff ) Schweinfurth of Richwood, Ohio and Ron of Bloomington, Illinois. She leaves behind 5 grandchildren Mike (Heather) Garrigus, Julie (Anthony) Smith, Brian (Kerrie) Schweinfurth, Tracy (Chris) Reed, Scott (Paula) Schweinfurth and 12 great-grandchildren.

Throughout her adult years she was a member of various Christian Churches where she volunteered in different areas. She also spent much time at local hospitals as a volunteer and was recognized because of this. She lived in Lexington, Kentucky, Sun City West, Arizona, Carrolton Texas, Sikeston, Missouri, Carterville, Illinois and Bloomington, Illinois. She made friends in every neighborhood she lived in and every hospital she volunteered at and church she attended.

She was well known for her baking abilities of cakes, pies and cookies as well as sewing and quilting. After her husband’s retirement she enjoyed traveling in their camper to various locations.

The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of the McLean County Nursing Home for their wonderful care for the past 5 years.

Private graveside services were held at Memory Garden Cemetery in Rockville, Indiana.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Gooch Funeral Home, Rockville. Online condolences may be shared at www.goochfuneralhome.com.