Jermisa Lanay Perry

A Celebration of Life for Ms. Jermisa Lanay Perry will be held Friday, August 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM at

C. P. Bannon Mortuary, 6800 International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94621.

Jermisa Lanay Perry, lovingly referred to as Misa, was born on June 15, 1988, in Oakland,

California, to her parents Greta Knox and Jerry Perry. From a young age, Jermisa embraced

Christianity, which shaped her life with faith, compassion, and a sense of purpose.

She completed her primary education through the Oakland Unified School District and graduated

from Oakland High School in June 2006.

She later pursued higher education and obtained her

bachelor’s degree in Child Development from San Jose State University, graduating with the

class of 2011.

Driven by a sincere affection for children, she pursued a career as a preschool teacher at

various early childhood education centers, where her tenderness, patience, and

happiness positively impacted countless young lives.

Jermisa had a lifelong love for sports. She began playing T-ball as a young child and

continued with basketball throughout her school years, playing from elementary through

high school, with her final games at Oakland High School. During her time at San José

State University, she chose to focus on her academic and professional goals.

Although she stepped away from playing sports, Jermisa remained a passionate fan of the

Golden State Warriors and Oakland Raiders, often attending live games and enjoying sports

with family and friends. She also had a strong passion for music, celebrating life through live

concerts, festivals, and gatherings with loved ones. A true adventurer at heart, she relished

any opportunity to explore new cuisines and cultures, making travel—both domestically

and internationally—one of her greatest pleasures.

Jermisa had a uniquely vibrant personality, quiet yet playful and lively in spirit. Her laughter was contagious, spreading happiness to

everyone she encountered.

She had a deep affection for her family, valuing the special connections she had with her nieces and nephews.

The bond she and her Big sister, Doris, shared was especially strong, forming a bond that was both unique and unmatched.

On July 21, 2025, Jermisa entered her eternal rest. Her presence will be deeply missed by those who were blessed to know and love her.

Jermisa was preceded in death by her beloved grandparents: Doris Marie Knox, Samuel King Knox Sr, and

Woodrow Perry.

She leaves to cherish her memory and mourn her life and legacy: her devoted parents, Greta Knox

and Jerry Perry; her loving grandmother, Orene Perry; her cherished fur baby, Earl Perry. Her

sister, Doris Perry; brother, Jermih Perry; and her beloved nieces and nephews: Demiyah Loller,

Michael Loller, Anai Loller, Kylee Smith, Asiya Newson, Jermih Perry Jr, Gianna Perry and

her great-nephew, Isaiah Zapien.

Jermisa is also lovingly remembered by a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and lifelong

friends whose lives were enriched by