Betty R. Jewel, 86, passed away at 6:42 p.m., Saturday at her residence in Van Wert. She was born on August 5, 1930, in Firebrick, Lawrence County, Ohio. Her parents were Allen "Allie" and Thelma Opal (Leonard) Barnhart. She was one of fourteen children. She married Irvin Jewel, Jr. on January 28, 1950, and he preceded her in death on March 13, 1989. Family survivors include her two daughters, Cathy Ann (Rodger) Johnson and Debra Kay (Dan) Hardeman both of Van Wert; three grandchildren, Coral (Brandon) Fetzer, Michael Dean Johnson, and Rebecca (Chris) McKlveen; two step-grandchildren, Sara Novy and Ryan (Tina) Hardeman; nine great grandchildren, Caleb Fetzer, Natalie Fetzer, Hailey Vandemark, Jakob Novy, Grant Hardeman, Charlie Hardeman, Aiden McClain, Rylan McClain and Brynlee McKlveen; one brother, Bill (Evelyn) Barnhart of Van Wert; and three sisters, Ellen (Ed) Grimes, Janet (Don) Risley, and Karen (Dennis) Stout all of Van Wert. Betty graduated from Union Center School then went to work at Red Horse Inn as a car hop. She later worked at Continental Can Company and Aeroquip (Eaton). She was a member of First Church of God in Van Wert where her many activities included teaching Sunday School, choir member, treasurer, Women of the Church of God, and several other committees. One of her great joys over the years was attending the Anderson Camp Meeting with her husband. In addition to her parents and husband, Betty was preceded in death by four sisters, Ceola Shindeldecker, Loretta Rader, Rosalee Miller and Arbadella Coressel; and five brothers, Harrell, Allie, Delbert, Bobby and Jimmy Barnhart. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 13, 2017, at First Church of God with Pastor Jason Hollar officiating. Interment will follow at Scott Cemetery. Calling hours are Wednesday 2 - 7 p.m., at Cowan & Son Funeral Home and one hour prior to services Thursday at the Church. Preferred memorials are to the First Church of God.