Jerilea "Jeri" Yvonne (McKnight) Jackson

SALEM – Jerilea “Jeri” Yvonne Jackson, 89, died Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Salem West Healthcare. She was born February 9, 1931 in Toronto, daughter of the late Clayton and Gladys (Buschling) McKnight.

Jeri attended Salem Nazarene Church and Salem Bible Church. She enjoyed being with family, spending time with her grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Jeri also enjoyed watching football.

Her husband, Everett E. Jackson Jr. whom she married December 3, 1947 preceded her in death October 23, 2018.

Survivors include her son, Terry (Penny) Jackson of Salem; two daughters, Linda (Bob) Schreffler of Lisbon and Tammy (Doug) Cain of Warren; eight grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

Besides her parents and her husband, a son, Randy Jackson; three sisters, Shirley Franklin, Daisy Peters and Corinne McKnight also preceded her in death.

Private services will be held at Friday, January 22, 2021 at Stark Memorial with Pastor Doug DeMar officiating. Please adhere to social distancing and bring your own mask. Burial will be at Hope Cemetery.

If unable to attend, you may show your support by joining our complimentary “Hugs from Home” program where your message will be attached to a balloon in the chapel to remind the family of your love and support at www.starkmemorial.com/hugs-from-home.

Share your respects and memories with the family with a recorded video message at https://www.starkmemorial.com/virtualhugs.

The family would like to thank Brookdale Salem and Salem West Healthcare Covid Unit and the heroes that work there and the care you gave to Jeri.

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