Martha “Jeri” Jeraldine Latham
Martha “Jeri” Jeraldine Latham, age 84, formerly of West Lafayette, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025 in Bowerston, Ohio. She was born February 12, 1941 to Charles Roy and Martha (Coffee) Cantrell in Redbush, Kentucky.
Jeri graduated from Union High School in 1959. She worked for many businesses over the years, including Joann Fabrics and Shaw Barton. She also had a certification in floral arrangements. In addition, she enjoyed volunteering with the Pink Ladies at Coshocton Hospital.
Jeri was a lover of sewing, animals, and collecting, specifically that of dolls, Cabbage Patch Kids, and souvenir spoons. She spent much of her time browsing yard sales, in addition to attending church at the Coshocton Church of the Nazarene. She also adored the time she spent with family and friends, especially Sunday nights at Nana’s. She will be deeply missed by all those who loved and knew her.
Jeri is survived by her children, Don (Pam) Latham of Coshocton, Scott (Penny) Latham of Sebring, Ohio, Amy (Ron) Stonebraker of Coshocton, Melissa (Todd) Kilchenman of West Lafayette, and Tim Latham of North Olmsted, Ohio; her grandchildren, Weston Latham, Andrew Latham, Karli (Tim) Meyers, Thomas Stonebraker, Megan (Bruce) Collins, Jenna (Andrew) Stadler, Lynsey (fiancé Austin Goodwill) Stonebraker, Hayden Kilchenman, and Grace Kilchenman; and her great-grandchildren, Remington Collins and Levi Collins. She is also survived by her special friend, Nancy Lawrence, and several nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her siblings, twin sisters Ruie May and Lurie Faye Cantrell, Wendell Cantrell, Charley Cantrell Jr., Paul Cantrell, Velma Lee Pierce, Nell Hill, Ileen Hylton, Jean Guthrie, Dot Wilson, and Mel Cantrell, and the father of her children, Robert Latham.
Calling hours were held on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm and Wednesday, April 23, 2025 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Given-Dawson-Paisley Funeral Home. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 11:00 am with Pastor Dan Eggan officiating. Burial followed at Fairfield Cemetery.
An online memorial can be viewed at www.given-dawson-paisleyfh.com.
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