Jerri Taylor Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Suzanne Witmer
November 17, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the family. Jerri was a wonderful person admired and respected by so many.
Niki & Stephanie, you are commended for your love, devotion and support. She was thankful to have you both with her and was happy that you both had such good and supportive husbands.
And to you my dear friend, thank you for the joy you brought to my life and all the wonderful memories.
There are those whose lives death cannot diminish. Her love will forever radiate in the hearts of family and friends.
Howie Waddell
November 5, 2008
I worked with Jerri for many years at the depot. She was one geat lady She'll be missed by many, but forgotten by none. My thoughts go out to the family. I'm also hoping her little dog Prince Ruppert is doing ok. With love and caring. Howie
Nick Herrera (LTC Retired)
November 3, 2008
God bless you Jerri. Your friendship and leadership meant the world to me since we met in 1995. May God keep you close and bless your family.
Love Nick
P C
October 31, 2008
I had the privilege of knowing Jerri, she will be sadly missed.
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Carla Ellerman Zielinski
October 29, 2008
My condolences to Jerri's "girls" and the rest of her family. Jerri was a dedicated mother, friend, mentor, leader, and all-around amazing human being who touched so many lives. The world has lost a beautiful person.
William (Bill) Buller
October 29, 2008
Jerri was once my boss, always my friend. She will be missed and loved by many. I work with her and for her off and on for most of her years at NCAD and then DDSP. Jerri you will be missed. I wish now I could have taken you up on that invite to go fishing.
Wilmer (Tike) Durff
October 28, 2008
I had the privilege of working with and for Jerri. My wife, Sharon, and I, were saddened when we heard the news that she passed away. Jerri was a unique individual who left her mark on all those that knew her.
God Bless her family!
Herb Messner
October 28, 2008
I knew Jerri since 1974. She was very kind to both my wife and I. She never changed the entire time I knew her. Jerri remained the same person no matter what rank she attained. My condolences to her parents, sisters, brother, daughters and their families. She will be missed but not forgotten.
Herb Messner DESSP New Cumberland, Pa.
F C
October 28, 2008
Memories Make All Things Eternal
Doris Boreman
October 28, 2008
Stephanie & Nichole,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. It is such a shock to hear of your loss.
I will never forget the day I interviewed and selected your mother for a job at New Cumberland Army Depot.
She was so determined to make a good life for you two daughters as a single parent. There was nothing too hard for her to tackle. She was a wonderful person and she never changed when she became the Transportation Officer and held higher positions.
We have all lost a very dear friend.
God bless her family!
Doris Boreman
Dell Shaff
October 27, 2008
Stephanie,
I am so sorry for your loss. WOW, I did not realize your Momma was so young! When I saw her this past summer, she looked so good and I just knew she was going to beat this dreadful disease. I guess God decided he wanted her with him. Know that she and your Daddy are together now. If there is anything I (or Dwight) can do please let me know.
Dennis Kemery
October 27, 2008
Our deepest symathy and condolences go out to the family of Jerry Taylor. Jerry was a wonderful person with a big heart. Jerri Taylor will always be remembered and never forgotten!
Nicki Weiser
October 27, 2008
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Guy Simmons
October 27, 2008
My blessings and sympathy goes out to all family and friends. It is a very difficult time for the many people Jerri touched personally and professionally including me who has never been influenced in such a positive way as only she could do. Jerri has made many people and the DLA family a much stonger group with her leadership and strength that has been passed onto so many. I will greatly miss her.
Lewis & Brenda Kirkland
October 27, 2008
To the Family of Jerri Taylor, our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God comfort you at this sad time in you life.
Sue and Rick Zeigler
October 27, 2008
Jerri was on that you couldn't help but respect. I was privileged to work for her at Letterkenny and again at New Cumberland. She was as fair as any Supervisor could be, and she never hesitated to ask "how's your family". She will be greatly missed. Our loss has become God's gain !
Daryl Robinson
October 27, 2008
My heart goes out for the family during this time, Jerri was a wonderful person. I so much enjoyed working with her at New Cumberland and exchanging emails after she went to Richmond. I know she's not in pain any longer but the selfish part of me wishes that she were still here. Her presence in a room was huge and her glow was infectious. Jerri, you will be missed but the fond memories I have of you are a reminder how great the world can be.
Sharon Green
October 27, 2008
To the family of Jerri Taylor.
I was sorry to here that Jerri Taylor had passed. I had the pleasure of working with Jerri at DDRV. She was my mentor and my friend. She
was truly a breath of fresh air to DDRV at a time that we needed it the most. The world has definitely lost an angel! Earth has no sorrows that heaven can not heal.
Doug Backstrom
October 27, 2008
My heartfelt condolences to the family of one of the finest level headed individuals I ever had the privilege of working with at Letterkenny Army Depot.
Denise & Dennis Kochert also Dallas Stephen
October 27, 2008
I worked for Jerri at DDSP. She was a great mentor to me. I just found out that I've known her younger sister, Becky, without even knowing she was Jerri's sister. My prayers are with her girls and the entire family during this time of loss. May God grant you the peace you need.
Cousin Don and Pat Boyne
October 26, 2008
Jerri Lynn was always "the life of the party" or gathering when the family was together. We will always remember her contagious laugh and wonderful spirit. Our sympathy to her immediate family.
Tim Radford
October 26, 2008
My sympathy to the family and all that had the honor of her friendship. Jerri was my long time professional mentor and I was blessed to finish my career beside her. It is the honor of a lifetime. She was the most compassionate and caring person I ever knew. Rest in peace my dear friend.
Wendy Smith
October 26, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with the families of Jerri Taylor. Let your faith in God help you through this very difficult time.
With much love,
Aunt Wendy
Karen Hissong
October 26, 2008
To the family. I am truly sorry for your loss, I have heard her name many times at LEAD and never had the opportunity to meet her.
Kimberly Brown
October 26, 2008
To the family of Ms. Jerri Taylor,
She was a good woman and I'm glad that I had the pleasure of working for her. She will be greatly missed by all the knew her. My thoughts and prayers are with the family in this time of sorrow. Rest in peace Jerri, you'll be missed by all.
Michael & Lynne McVeigh
October 25, 2008
To the family of Jerri,
All our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jerri is at peace now and memories of her leadership and friendship will go on forever. I started calling on Jerri over 20 years ago and will never forget how she could brighten my day. Time to celebrate her life!
Ruben Bryant
October 25, 2008
To the Family of Jerri Taylor, words can not express the true sorrow that I felt when I heard of Jerri's passing. I worked for Jerri at DDRV, she was my mentor and a true friend and I will miss her dearly." Crying May Endure For A Night But Joy Comes In The Morning ". May God bless and keep the family in these trying times.
Tracy Trask
October 24, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Cynthia White
October 24, 2008
My prayers go out to the daughters, parents, and grandchildren of Jerri. I had the privilege of working under Jerri at DDRV. I worked on her management team. She took us all under her wing, and taught us the true meaning of professionalism, values and integrity.
Jerri came to the depot when we were at our lowest. She had a great challenge before her. She accepted the challenge with grace, dignity and her unique style of leadership. She brought this depot back to the point where we could lift our heads and be proud. She was a class act, loved and respected by the entire work force.
It saddens my heart to know that my Manager, Mentor and friend is gone. Never would she be forgotten.
I thank God for allowing this special woman to come into my life and allowing us to create the special bond that we shared. She has made me a better person and has changed my life forever. I will truly miss her.
Madalen Thomas
October 24, 2008
Though I never met Jerry in person I had the pleasure of receiving the benefits of her knowledge throughout the years. My thoughts and prayers are with all of her family.
j k
October 24, 2008
The last stitches of her life on earth have been sewn and the tapestry of her human life is finished. It is a marvelous picture that is now hanging the living room of God's house. She is now smiling and safe in God's presence.
Jerri you will be missed by alot of people, friends.
Tanya Thompson
October 24, 2008
My heart goes out to her family. Jerri became our Director in 2004 and helped us get through some of the Depot's toughest times. She was smart, funny, feisty, warm and gracious. She was an amazing woman and became a dear friend to me. I will miss her greatly.
Carol Powers
October 24, 2008
I did not know Jerri but I work with her sister Becky. If she was anything like her sister she was a wonderful caring person. My heart goes out to her family and God be with you at this time.
Lee Peebles Bereavement Counselor
October 24, 2008
On behalf of all the staff at Bon Secours Hospice and Palliative Care we wish to extend to the friends and family our deepest sympathy and ongoing support. We hope and pray you will find peace with time. Please feel free to contact me anytime if I can be of help.
Deanna Briner
October 24, 2008
Jerri and I were hired at New Cumberland Army Depot on the same day in June 1974. I was a small town girl, scared to death, and she took me under her wing and literally changed my life because I don’t know that I would have made it without her. To this day, even though she was so far away, it was a comfort to know she was there. I will love her and miss her everyday. My prayers go out to her “girls” and their families.
Vincent Trinka
October 24, 2008
Jerri always always made my work days a little easier to deal with. She dared me to try harder...she laughed with me when I succeeded and more often when I failed.
I will miss her.
darla heisey
October 24, 2008
Rest in Peace, Jerri
Sue Williams
October 24, 2008
You will be missed by many.
Betty Brock
October 24, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Jerri will be missed.
Blaine Kurtz
October 24, 2008
In loving memory of Jerri a friend and mentor. You will be greatly missed but never forgotten.
Blaine & Deb Kurtz
Sandra Carnes
October 24, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
October 24, 2008
I want to express my condolences and wish you God's grace and comfort in your time of bereavement.
I worked with Jerri from 1976 through 1981 while assigned to the Transportation Division at the New Cumberland Army Depot in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. I remember Jerri as being a very kind and enthusiastic individual who was dedicated to her family and was dutiful to the organization.
I know she will be missed by family and associates alike.
Charles E. Fryar
Major, U.S. Army Retired
Pamela White
October 24, 2008
May our Father, who directs all of our paths ,comfort the family and friends in these times of sorrow .
Alice Crocker
October 24, 2008
Jerri will be missed by many people. She was an inspriation to a lot of women and an excellent role model.
Heaven got a wonderful addition. I'll miss you Jerri!
John Carmine
October 24, 2008
You will be sadly missed my dear friend
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