Jerri Lea Lay

Jerri Lea Lay, 40, of Jellico, TN passed away Monday, April 1, 2019 at the U.T. Medical Center in Knoxville.

She was born April 24, 1978 in Jellico, TN.

Jerri was preceded in death by her mother: Virginia “Jenny” Metzler Lay; brother, Ricky Lynn Marlow; grandparents, Claude and Maggie Metzler, Lily Taylor, Tom Lay; special aunt, Grace Trumbull.

She is survived by her daughters, Leanna Reid, Michelle Jeffers, Evelie Jo Lay; grandson, Randy Eason Jeffers; father, Lonnie “Slim: Lay; brother, Orvil Marlow, Jr.; sisters, Janice Latchford and husband Kenny, Angie Riley and husband Mikem Audrey Lavender and husband Patrick, Martha Clifton and husband Tim, Joyce Ann Chesser, and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn her passing.

The funeral was held April 5 at the Harp Funeral Home with Rev. Junior Dople officiating.

Burial was held Saturday, April 6, in the Douglas Cemetery (Wooldridge Community).

Harp Funeral Home of Jellico was in charge of arrangements.