Jerry was known as a cosmetologist in the Sylacauga community where she knew and served many people. She was a member of Odena Baptist Church. Family meant everything to her. She loved her grandkids and great grandchildren.
"She showed more unconditional love than anybody I've ever known. She was the Godliest woman I ever knew." ~Amber
Jerry is survived by her husband, Mackie Giddens; her sisters Sue McGrady, Carol Baird and Sherry Byler; her children Tammy Ashworth (Glenn) and Amber Phurrough-Borstelmann (Carol Borstelmann), her grandchildren Misti Johnson (Scott) and Blaine Green (Stephanie), her great grandchildren Connor Spivey, Ella-Kate Green, Tatum Green, Addyson Johnson, and Anna-Grace Green, and her step-children Alan Giddens (Shellia), Tammy Terrell (Tony) and Dawn Hardiman (Kevin).
Jerry was preceded in death by her husband Larry Phurrough; her parents Louis Hammonds and Flora Wesson; and her step-father Arlon Wesson.
A visitation for Jerry will be held Sunday, October 8, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Radney-Smith Funeral Home, 320 North Elm Avenue, Sylacauga, Alabama 35150. A funeral service will occur Monday, October 9, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Radney-Smith Funeral Home. Bro Brandon Baird will officiate the service.
Jerry will be laid to rest in Evergreen Cemetery, 1501 Talladega Highway, Sylacauga, AL 35150.
Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/sylacauga-al/radney-smith-funeral-home/8516.
Radney-Smith Funeral Home in Sylacauga, AL will direct the services.
