Claudette Lorene Jett

Claudette Lorene Jett, 77, of Litchfield, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021 at 9:15 p.m. in her home, after a battle with cancer.  She was born on February 4, 1944 in Decatur, IL., a daughter of Claude V. and Martha M. (Tyler) Jeffers.  She worked in several factories in Litchfield until her retirement. She married Larry Maynard Jett on September 2, 1961 and he survives.  Claudette attended South Side Baptist Church in Litchfield.  She enjoyed going thrift shopping, doing crafts, mushroom hunting and visiting with family and friends. She enjoyed music so much that she wrote a gospel song, “I Can” and had it published. In addition to her husband, Claudette is survived by:

1 daughter, Melissa (Lawrence) Rolland of Litchfield

5 sisters, Phyllis (Kenneth) Jett of Litchfield

                 Maggie (Lonnie) Scott of Stonington

                 Ruby (Tommy) Forrest of Taylorville

                 Ruthie Cooper of Taylorville

                 Ada Lane of Litchfield

3 brothers, Charles (Sandy) Jeffers of Hillsboro

                      Harold (Bonnie) Jeffers of Taylorville

                      Robert Jeffers of Taylorville

2 grandchildren, Jennifer (Brad) Rauzi, and Randy (fiancée Ashley) Rolland

8 great-grandchildren, Darlene (Austin) Maulding, Alyssa Rauzi, Braden Rauzi, Isabella Rolland, Jaxyn Rolland, T.J. Rolland, Carmen Rolland, Austin Rolland

Claudette was preceded in death by; her parents; 2 brothers, Andrew and Johnny Jeffers; 3 sisters, Patricia Jansen, Marliee Jeffers, and Cecelia Tyler; 1 grandson, Anthony Rolland

No services are being planned at this time. Memorials may be directed to the family c/o Mr. Larry Jett, 99 Rolland Lane, Litchfield, IL. 62056. Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements. 

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