Jean Alice (Conley) Tuell

Jean Alice (Conlee) Tuell, lifelong resident of Elizabeth, Indiana, passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on October 16, 2026. Born on February 12, 1937, to James and Mary (Jones) Conlee, Jean was a cherished member of The Lighthouse Church of South Harrison. Her dedication was evident through her volunteering in the church kitchen and her involvement in the Golden Girls group. Jean's love for gardening was reflected in her beautiful flower beds.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 66 years, Lonnie Tuell, and her son-in-law, Mark Fanning. 

Jean leaves behind a loving family including her children, Rosetta Tuell Fanning, Mark Tuell (Pamela), and Bruce Tuell (Theresa); her grandchildren, Christina Hankins, Hope Bell, Robert Snyder, Michael Terry, Shauntay Cusack-French, William Cusack, Aaron Tuell, and Amber Bruner; along with 15 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Linda Pierson (Earl), and her brother-in-law, Donald Smith.

Friends and family may pay their respects from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at The Lighthouse Church of South Harrison, 8270 Beech Street, Elizabeth, IN 47117. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m., with burial to follow at Bethesda Cemetery.