Dorothea Marie "Dorothy" (nee Pieri) Jernigan, of East Amherst, entered into rest on December 31, 2022. Beloved wife of 61 years to Pete Jernigan; devoted mother of Kathleen (Matthew) Wagner, Peter (Tammy) Jernigan and David (Nina) Jernigan; cherished grandmother; loving daughter of the late John and Rose Pieri; dear sister of Betty (Michael) Marinaccio, the late Steve (late Virginia) Pieri, the late John (late Carmen) Pieri, the late Joseph (late Bertha) Pieri and the late Fred (Norma) Pieri; also survived by loving nieces and nephews. A celebration of Dorothy's life will be held at a later date. If desired, contributions in Dorothy's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105.
