Jerra M. Lester, 72, of Pingree Grove, died peacefully, November 5, 2021.
Jerra was born October 27, 1949, in Pikeville, Kentucky, the daughter of Robert and Betty Ratliff. She worked for Bell and Howell which acquired DeVry Institute for 33 years as a Sr. Financial Aid Advisor. Jerra was an animal lover, especially to her cats, she always enjoyed camping with her family, playing cards and bird watching. She was also known to love Elvis and Motown music. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and friend to many and will be missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her daughters, Christy Ofenloch, and Tammy Lester and by her grandson, Luke Ofenloch. She is also survived by her sister, Tina Hadden.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Sandra and brother, Robert.
For further information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com
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Dearest Tammy, Christie and Luke our deepest sympathies on the loss of your mom and grandma. T
I have many great memories of your mom. My condolences to the entire family. May she RIP
My condolences to you Tammy and Christy and Luke. The few times I met you mother she was the most darling, sweet woman I have ever met. My favorite memory of Jerra was when she would call TableMate and I would answer the phone and say "Hi Mom". She would sweetly say "Hi Honey". I was so glad that she was in my life in someway. She will be very very missed, but never forgotten. My love to all of you.
Christy & Luke My sincere condolences to you at the passing of your sweet mother and grandmother. I love you all. Keep faith, keep strong at these times of great uncertainty Viorel