of Fox, AR
May 5, 1950 - July 27, 2022
Jerri May Landrum, 72, of Fox, Arkansas passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones on July 27, 2022. She was born on May 5, 1950 in Xenia, Ohio.
Jerri was a phenomenal woman. She was compassionate, hard-working, considerate, outspoken and an incredibly caring mother of five. Her hard-working compassion went well beyond her children. Jerri spent years as a foster parent and was committed to helping troubled kids. Later in life she became a Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.) and worked providing care for over thirty years. She was a nurse for Rural Special Schools, at Baxter Regional, in home health and in a psychiatric clinic. She made a positive impact on countless people during her professional career.
She was a lifelong Democrat and dedicated her life to helping others. She always had her weenie dog at her side and on any given day could be found watching CNN, feeding her chickens and sheep, or scouring flea market booths for treasures to share.
Jerri was also one tough cookie. When she was in her early thirties, she decided to move to Alaska. She packed up her Bronco II and drove herself the entire 3,835 miles, found a job and enjoyed exploring the far Northwest. She loved the river, the outdoors, camping and fishing. Her record catch was a 35 lb. catfish. She passed her love of nature down to each of her children.
Jerri was incredibly generous. She would often do without in order to give to her kids and grandkids, who she loved "more than all the stars in the sky". In her words, "Well, if you're gonna be generous, you might as well go big." What's more, she was fun. She loved games and was an avid Rummy player, often beating family and friends right up until the very end. She loved dancing and on many occasions her home suddenly broke out into an impromptu dance party. She loved the beach and spent many hours every summer on Florida beaches searching for shells and enjoying the sound of the waves.
Jerri will be greatly missed by all of her loving family and friends. She is survived by her children, Tonya Landrum of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Chad Landrum and wife Regan of Sandpoint, Idaho, Quinn Landrum of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Ivan Landrum of Eureka Springs, Arkansas and Allison Haught of Gepp, Arkansas; six grandchildren, Jade Thomas, Miles Landrum, Kolt Burton, Silvi Landrum, Finnley Parker and Tucker Haught; two siblings, Jim Drake of Ohio and Sallilee Conlon of California, along with many extended family and friends. Jerri was preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Evelyn (Gilbert) Conlon; one sister, Karen Warford and her aunt, Irene Osborn.
A private service and celebration of life will take place on August 13 at her farm. She loved flowers and they may be brought by invited guests or sent to her home for the day of the service.
Roller Crouch Funeral Home in Mountain View, Arkansas is making arrangements.
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12 Condolence(s)
Glenda Howard
Friday, August 19, 2022
Dear Family,
I just read of Jerri passing. We knew her only for a brief time but she was always sweet and kind. So hardworking. Her booth at Howard’s very inviting. We know she hated to close her booth when her health demanded it but so glad that she took the precious time she had left to be with those she loved so much. She loved people and it showed. She glowed with love for others. Always a smile. We pray God’s comfort for family and friends.
Lawrence and Glenda Howard
Steve Allen
Friday, August 12, 2022
I stumbled across this obituary and I was saddened at first with the news of her passing but pleased to find that she had such a wonderful life.
I met and dated Jerri in 1965 while we were attending Greenon high school. Yeh..we were steadies that year. She had come to live with a foster family in Enon,Ohio earlier that year. So I was not surprised to read of her taking in foster children herself and of course,her love and devotion for her own children.
She was a happy loving person with a uniquely special look on life,and the memories she left I’ll never forget. Thank you Jerri
Linda Hicks Vrable
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Jerry and I were high school buddies and she and I had so many wonderful adventures. How I wish we could have stayed in touch. Run wild and free my sweet friend......I hope we meet again!!
Hobey Jay Allen
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
No doubt Jerri was a unique person, as I recall her from our high school days and a couple years afterwards. It is no surprise to hear the extraordinary course of her life. Rest in peace, sweet lady.
Wil and Stephenie Orr
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
We send our heartfelt sympathy to all of Jerri’s children, grandchildren and all of the family. Jerri was a great Mama to all of her children who our children were friends of when we lived in Fox, Arkansas. We remain emotionally connected to Tonya, who is a close friend of our daughter, Ammie.
Rest in God’s care, Jerri.
Steve Silvertooth Thomas
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
I knew Jerri as a young woman in Arkansas and lived beside her on some land there in the early 70’s. She was quite the lady. I had planned to try and visit her on my next trip to Arkansas to see my brother Greg. Real people are hard to find. RIP Jerri. We will see you on the other side.
Gail Lichtenfels
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
So sorry to hear that Jerri died. I have not seen her in years but know she was an original. RIP Jerri
Judy Berry
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
I enjoyed working with her at Rural Special. We enjoyed her visits to the lunch room, she would always ask how we doing and would have a good story about her life
Tom and Annette Walden
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Rest In Peace, Jerri. You deserve all the happiness Heaven has to offer.
Marilyn Seaton
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Prayers and thoughts to all of Jerri's family....Let happy memories of her flood your mind and comfort you when you get lonely. I was never around her much but I knew from her being at school with my kids that she was a good nurse! And, her children were smart and kind! She was a lovely lady who left a wonderful legacy in her children and grandchildren. May God draw you all close and give you strength to continue your life journey!
Debra Kocher
Monday, August 1, 2022
I enjoyed getting to know Jeri as we worked together at Rural Special. She was all the things her obituary says about her. She had a wonderful and fun loving personality. She will be missed by our community.
Jerry and Russ Ann Shannon
Monday, August 1, 2022
So sorry to hear of Jerri's passing. Jerry and I both had all the kids in classes at Rural Special and remember the many great times we had there. Jerri was a fun person to be around. We enjoyed working with her. Prayers for all the family.