May 23, 1931 – January 14, 2023
Rosemary Curnutt, 91, Arcadia, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Indiana University Health in Tipton after a brief illness.
She was born on May 23, 1931, in Stinesville, Ind., to Floyd and Mable (West) Farr.
She graduated from Fishers High School in 1949. Rosemary wed Jay Curnutt on February 15, 1952, and they were married for 71 years.
In addition to being a beloved mother of three children, Rosemary worked as a bank teller for Hamilton County Bank for 20 years. After her years as bank teller, she worked for Cicero Chamber of Commerce until she retired and spent her time being a grandma.
Rosemary was an avid IU basketball fan and would never miss a game. She was known for her famous red cake she made for special occasions and at Christmas time.
Rosemary is survived by her husband, Jay Curnutt; two sons, Stephen (Teri) Curnutt of Arcadia and Phil (Teri) Curnutt of Arcadia; a daughter, Jan (Mark) Pickett of Arcadia; sisters, Glenna Rice and Doris (Dave) Russell; four grandchildren, Tyler (Jessica) Curnutt, Trisha (David) Booth, Janae (Dustin) Mobley, and Zachary Pickett; eight great-grandchildren, Brayden Curnutt, Logan Curnutt, Cadynce Curnutt, Baylee Curnutt, Macy Booth, Eli Booth, Noah Booth, and Taytem Mobley.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd Farr and Mable (West) Farr; brothers, Dallas (Doris) Farr and Floyd (Dottie) Farr, Jr.; and brother-in-law, Ralph Rice.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 19 at Hartley Funeral Home, 209 W. Jackson St., Cicero, with Pastor Mark Knapp officiating. Burial will follow at Arcadia Church of the Brethren Cemetery.
Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 19 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions can be made to East Union Christian Church, 1711 E. 296th St., Atlanta, IN, 46031; or to Angels Attic, 105 E. Main St., Arcadia, IN, 46030.
Hartley Funeral Home Cicero Chapel is entrusted with all arrangements, and where you may leave condolences at hartleyfuneralhomes.com.