Over her lifetime, a number of illnesses challenged Jerry, including polio as a child. But she was a thankful survivor. Our sister was a kind soul with a sharp mind, who always looked out for the underdog.
Jerry was president of her Victoria High School 1967 graduating class. She was married twice: early in life to Bill Seaman, and later to LaVerne “Griff” Griffith (deceased). Even though she had no children of her own, Jerry molded the minds of hundreds of children as an elementary teacher for more than thirty years, primarily in Texas.
Over the years she enjoyed several hobbies, including watching her nephews play sports and road trips for music and camping. She loved Texas history, the Longhorns and the Astros.
Jerry is survived by a loving family that includes her twin sister, Terry Krueger and
husband, Royce, of Victoria; sister Virginia Gilstrap of Cuero; a brother, Jack
Terry, Jr. of Corpus Christi; and her two nephews, Christian Krueger (Megan) and Cory Krueger (Whitney) and two great-nieces and three great-nephews.
Jerry was preceded in death by her parents and her stepfather, Robert Gilstrap.
Friends are cordially invited to a visitation on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Rosewood Funeral Chapel from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 when a funeral service will follow. Pastor Lalahery “La” Andriamihaja with Our Savior’s Lutheran Church will officiate. Immediately following the service all are invited to the Events Room at Rosewood to greet the family during a reception.
Jerry will be laid to rest in Memory Gardens Cemetery with a private family burial.
Serving as pallbearers are Royce Krueger, Christian Krueger, Cory Krueger, Louis
Willeke, Pat Kennedy, Charles Boswell and Brian Dorton.
In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions may be directed to the South Texas Blood Bank, a pet shelter or donor’s choice. The family would also like to thank Vitality Court and all her caregivers.
Please visit Jerry’s online memorial tribute at rosewoodfuneralchapel.com, where
fond memories and words of comfort and condolence may be shared electronically
with her family.
