Virginia Clara Jett
August 3, 1917 ~ September 27, 2012
Virginia Clara Jett, 95, of Monrovia, died September 27, 2012, in Hendricks Regional Hospital, Danville. She was born August 3, 1917, in Monrovia, to the late Willard August and Laura Magdela (Dietz) Schrader.
Virginia graduated from Monrovia High School in 1935. She received her Associate’s Degree in Teaching from Butler University, and later attended Ball State University. She worked for over 39 years teaching at Nora Elementary, Indiana Boys School, and retired from Monroe-Gregg School Corporation in 1980. Her memberships included Delta Kappa Gamma, VFW Post 1111 Ladies Auxiliary, Monrovia Homemakers, Monrovia Alumni Association, and the Indiana Retired Teachers Association. Virginia served as secretary on the Monroe-Gregg School Board from 1984-1988.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Isaac Edgar “Ike” Jett, to whom she was united in marriage in 1944; companion, Burchard Petit; brother, Louis Philip Schrader; sisters Catherine Schrader Hoffmark, Elizabeth Schrader Webb Goad.
Survivors include her brother, Willard “Bill” Schrader of Mooresville, many nieces and nephews, and cherished friends.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, October 2, 2012, in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., Monday, October, 1, 2012, in the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to any of the five Monrovia churches: Methodist, Christian, Nazarene, West Union Friends, Gasburg Baptist or to the Monrovia Alumni Scholarship Fund. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Virginia was a good friend and neighbor. About 30 years ago, she had a yard sale, I can’t remember now for which organization, she really like my no bake cookies and asked me to make some to sell. They went over so well I ran out of everything and she had to run to the store to get more supplies. I will miss her heart felt laugh. Her family is in our thoughts and prayers. Carl and Patty Greene and family.
Mrs. Jett influenced many of our lives…she was a great teacher and person. Proud to have known her.
Your family has my condolences in this difficult time. May you find comfort in our promise for Virginia at Rev. 21:4.
‘Will be missed, she was a great friend.’ Thanks for the memories. Her family is in our prayers. Bill & Phyllis Jaggers Williams and family.
She was my 5th and 6th grade teacher at Monorvia. I loved her! She was really special, and to a 6th grader she was just downright ‘drop dead’ beautiful. She will be missed by many, but we are just so thankful that God allowed us to share her for so many years.
Aunt Virginia had a character that was beyond reproach. She always thought of the well-being of others before herself. She gave countless dedicated hours of education to young people to insure a bright future for them. She was always there when the family was in need. We were all of her children. We will miss her signature laugh, humor and wisdom. In addition, we promise never to use the word ‘ ain’t ‘ and ‘can’t ‘ since these words were never in her vocabulary. With love and devotion, Delbert, Nancy, Katie and Lonnie Teeters Mike, Laura(Teeters), Curt, Eric, Lee, Krista, Becca Beaman Rob, Virginia(Teeters), Hannah and Levi Bays
Katie, I was one of those whose lives she touched. I just recently learned of her passing. Education was important to her and she instilled that in me and countless others. She will be missed.
Virginia was my most valued neighbor. My family moved to Monrovia over 16 yrs ago. I loved going and talking to her from time to time. She always had something to share. My favorite memories of her was on Halloween. She always had a table of snacks and a story to tell. She will be missed dearly! Rebecca Sermersheim
She was my homeroom teacher in 5th grade (1975). She was strict in the manner in which she taught. I was intimidated by her in a small way. I guess it was due in part from the respect I had for her.