Jerlene Elizabeth Dahlem English, 87, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at her home in Hamilton, MS. She was born February 4, 1939. Her parents were Clarence and Fannie (Honeycutt) Dahlem of Hamilton, MS. After working for several doctors in Aberdeen and Columbus for 30 yrs she retired as a Certified Physicians Assistant.
Graveside memorial service will be at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Center Hill Cemetery in Hamilton with Bro. Dennis Smithey officiating. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. until the service hour at the church.
She is survived by her husband of 69yrs, Travis; 2 sons Travis Jr., Hamilton; Barry (Melissa), Hamilton; 1 special daughter Gay Yarbrough (Donnie), Hamilton; four granddaughters, Chastity Sullivan (Jon), Hamilton; Nikki Hanna (late husband Jimmy), Aberdeen; Kristi Hill, (Brian), West Point; Britni Reeves (Matt), Haddonfield, New Jersey; special granddaughter, Kim Honnoll (Doug), Hamilton. 8 great grandchildren, Shelby Sullivan, Thomas Hanna, Katie Hanna, Lynley Hill, Penelope Reeves, Maverick Reeves, Parker Reeves, and Briella Reeves. 1 special great grandchild, Lizzie Honnoll.
Preceding her in death are her parents and 5 brothers; Robert Dahlem, Arlin Dahlem, Garland Dahlem, Edward Dahlem, and Darnell Dahlem.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Center Hill cemetery fund.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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