Jerri was born May 11, 1949 in Columbus, OH to the late Tom and Ruth Hogsett. She grew up in Hillsboro, OH and graduated from Hillsboro High School. She was reluctantly voted the FFA Queen in her senior year. Jerri moved to California in the 1970's where she worked for many years at Disneyland. Later she transferred to the Disney Channel. From there, she went to work for Cal. Tech in Pasadena, CA, where she held various administrative positions. Jerri always had a passion to be a teacher and in her 50's she went back to school and earned her teaching credentials. She taught kindergarten for three years until meeting her eventual husband Jim. From 2007 to 2016, Jerri and Jim lived in San Juan Capistrano, CA before retiring to St. James, NC in 2016. Jerri was active in many book clubs, lunch groups, The St. James Service Club, and will be remembered for her wonderful cookies and cakes, even being know to some as the "Cookie Lady". Jerri and Jim attended Trinity United Methodist Church in Southport.
Survivors include her husband James "Jim" Wheeler; a sister, Pat Hogsett - Tieman; a brother, John Hogsett; and a niece, Ruth Ryan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Jim Hogsett; a sister, Joan Terrell; and her dog, Hobo.
A celebration of Jerri's life will be held at a later date. A graveside service and additional celebration of her life will be held in Hillsboro, OH also at a later date.
Online condolences may be made at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com.
Peacock - Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport, North Carolina.
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