Jerilyn Sue Picha, 46, went to be with her Lord on Friday, June 24, 2011, at Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital, after a sudden illness. She was born Nov. 5,1964, in Greenfield, the daughter of Robert and Betty Lowe.
Jerilyn graduated from Greenfield Central High School then attended Purdue University and Ball State University. She was a member of Destiny Christian Center International and the East Central Emmaus Community. Jeri was Vice President/Customer Relations/Troubleshooting Technician for Picha Aircraft Radio Service, Inc.
She was a fashion designer, costume maker, aspiring author, and a fabulous chef. Jeri also served her community as a certified Storm Spotter, Search and Rescue Technician, Ham Radio Operator, and Community Emergency Response Team member.
Jeri's best quality was being a loving wife to her husband, Scott. They had a marriage filled with fun. They were married on May 7,1994 and enjoyed a wonderful life of over 17 years together.
Survivors include her husband, Scott, who will forever miss his best friend; her parents; a brother, Bob Lowe (Kim), Indianapolis; nephew, Bobby Lowe (Lisa), Indianapolis; brother-in-law, Craig Bridge (Joan); niece, Jamie Dunn (Adam), Knoxville, Tenn.; niece, Tracy Dugger (Will), Windermere, Fla.
Jeri was preceded in death by her sister, Terri Bridge; her maternal and paternal grandparents; and her favorite aunt, Thelma Graves.
Services were on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at Destiny Christian Center International, 5000 E. Centennial Ave., Muncie, Ind. Emtombment followed in The Gardens of Memory, north of Muncie.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to The American Cancer Society, 2723 S. Albright Road, Kokomo, IN 46902.
Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.meeksmortuary.com.
