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Jerri Lightfoot Obituary

Jerri Kay Lightfoot Lansing Passed away Friday, July 26, 2013 at the age of 48. Jerri was born on July 25, 1965 in Danville, Illinois to Jerry "Foots" and Nancy (Fall) Lightfoot. Jerri will always be remembered for her knowledge of any type of flower, her love of unicorns, and her strong, courageous, and witty personality. She is preceded in death by her father. She is survived by her mother; a daughter, Amanda (Jessika Vladar) Stone-Lightfoot; adopted son, Cpl. James Nichols; sister, Elizabeth (Rudy) Barnhill; brother, Michael (Norman Floud) Fall; nieces, Mickaia, Elena, and Milani, and nephews, Mickey (Shanee Donalson), Jerry (Shanna Jimenez) Lightfoot, Demetrius (Rebecca Hackbarth) Gardenhire, Brandon, and Maejor; and many loving extended family members. A Memorial Gathering will be held Thursday, August 1, 2013 at 3:00 P.M. at the Palmer, Bush & Jensen Family Funeral Homes, Lansing Chapel. The family will receive friends beginning at 1:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Condolences may be made at www.palmerbush.com

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Jul. 29, 2013.

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August 3, 2013

Jerri Kay was a part of my youthful life and was always a kind and genourous person. She will be missed I'm sure by all who knew and loved her ! Gone way to soon but never forgotten. So sorry to her family and children! Wished I'd of known in time to attend the services. Her and my sister shared the same birthday.A special shout out to her sister Betsy whom was also a part of my youthful life,deeply sorry to you for your loss, sisters share a special bond that even death can't touch! Sorry, Angel Larson (Yoder)

August 3, 2013

I've known Jerri since I was a kid! She is to young to be gone! So sorry to all her family for your loss! :(

Cecilia Shattuck

August 1, 2013

Jerri, although we never saw each other after Jr High, I always remembered your happy personality and smiling face. Asking God to keep His loving arms around your family and friends at this difficult time.

patrick j lightfoot iii

August 1, 2013

may your soul rest and your family continue with the peace that they would most cherrish

August 1, 2013

My sincere condolences for your loss, she was a special lady.

Lori Holliday

August 1, 2013

Nancy, Betsy and Mike...my deepest sympathies for you at this time of loss. I hadn't seen Jerri for awhile, but she was always so nice to me when I would see her at Tom's Shop Rite. She is in God's hands now and please cherish all the memories of the great times you had together. Love and peace to you.

Lori Holliday (Stanley)

August 1, 2013

To Jerri Kay's family...especially Nancy and Amanda: Thoughts and prayers are with you in hopes of comfort and strength at this time of deepest sorrow. So very sorry...

Kara

Lora Bradley

July 31, 2013

Wow, Jerri I am in shock. I am deeply saddend from this news. I so enjoyed working with you at Kmart. I always hoped that you would find happiness,true happiness the kind you deserved. Like it's been said you are now with your dad and as your friends who from kmart were really more like famliy I am sure we all will miss you. You will be thought of often. I truly have thought of you often since you left the store.Your family was always so nice to me and my kids.My love and prayers are with you and your family. Jerri, go with God, Peace be to you!
P.S. Reek ( my youngest son)will also be deeply saddened when I tell him the news.Enriquwe' will feel the exact same way that I do. Much Love to you,Jerri Kay! #146 R.I.P.

Butch Sweet (VVB)

July 30, 2013

My deepest prayers and sympathy for the Family. Cherish the memories I'm sure you have a lot.

Much Love.

Marion Ewing

July 29, 2013

I will always remember our friendship. I will miss you always.

carol frisell

July 29, 2013

will always cherish your frienship that spanded 30 years a true friend you were. i know you will rest now dear friend for you are now with your father who was your whole world.

carol

July 29, 2013

i will foreer love you and cherish the over 30 years of friendship. you were such a true friend. i will miss you so much my prayers are with your family. i truely beleive you are at peace for you are now with your dad who you loved and missed so very much. rest now sweet jerri kay

July 29, 2013

You have and will forever be in our hearts and memories.. love you and miss you .. Teresa, Bob and Sydney Cruz

Lori Garza

July 29, 2013

Prayers and thought and lots of hugs going out to the family...lots of love
From the Garza Clan

Amanda Stone-Lightfoot

July 29, 2013

Mommy I love you always <3

betsy b

July 29, 2013

We love and miss you sister.
Love
Betsy and Rudy

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