Obituaries

October 17, 1952 to May 9, 2021

WINAMAC - Jerri Woodley, 68, of Winamac passed away Mother’s Day, May 9, at her home after a long struggle with COPD.

She was born Oct. 17, 1952 in Neptune, NJ on the Jersey Shore to Earnest and Marguerite Miller. She grew up in Wall Twp. NJ and graduated from high school in that town. In high school, she was a gifted athlete, specializing in field hockey.

She is survived by:
Pastor Thomas Woodley, Winamac, husband
Mason Thomas Woodley, Mays Landing, NJ, son
James Miller, Old Bridge, NJ, brother
Julie Hamlin, Haberhill, Mass, sister
John Miller, San Antonio, TX, brother
David Miller, Vista, CA, brother
Charles Ferris, Decatur, AL, brother
Barbara Ferris, Burton, MI, sister

Preceded in death by:
Robert Ferris, father
Marguerite Ferris, mother
Jack Miller, brother
Earnest Miller, biological father

While in high school, Mrs. Woodley worked as a legal secretary and this became her profession for the next 30 years. In 1972, she met her future husband, and they were married in 1974. At the time of her death, they had celebrated 46 years of marriage. In 1977 she gave birth to her beloved son Mason whom she loved so dearly and has spoiled his entire life. She was a gifted needlepoint artist doing museum quality work until her health caused her to stop. In the past 10 years she operated a successful EBay store selling crochet, knitting and canvas art work patterns and books with customers in every state in the Union. In 2004 her husband entered the ministry as a Lutheran pastor and Jerri became a pastor’s wife. She was active and supported the ministry until her health began to diminish. In 2010, she moved to Winamac after her husband accepted a call to St Luke Lutheran. At home on Mother’s Day, with her husband and son by her side, she passed peacefully into the Lord’s care.

Mrs. Woodley was a very private person and did not wish for a public funeral. Her desire was to be cremated and have a private family service. This will occur at a future time to be announced.

Memorial donations may be made in her memory to St Luke Lutheran Church in Winamac.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.