Jerrilyn Wheeler

Jerrilyn Wheeler obituary

Jerrilyn Wheeler

Jerrilyn Wheeler Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lytle Welty Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, Vail Chapel on Sep. 30, 2025.

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Jerrilyn Wheeler, age 63, of Indianapolis, Indiana, and the daughter of the late Homer and Lillian (Gibson) Wheeler, was born on March 26, 1962, in Indianapolis. Throughout her life, she worked at various restaurants. Ms. Wheeler passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025 at her residence in Indianapolis.

Her life will be cherished by her step-daughter, Denise Conard of Madison; her friend who was like a sister, Robin Brown and her husband, Larry of Indianapolis; and many others who loved her. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son and her sister.

Cremation was chosen and memorial services may be held at a later date.

The family requests memorial contributions be made to the Jerrilyn Wheeler Memorial Fund to help with funeral expenses. Contributions may be made at the Lytle Welty Funeral Home.

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