Jerri Ruth Mitchell Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Jerri Ruth Mitchell of Sterling Heights, Michigan, whose life came to an end on June 28, 2025 at the age of 68, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jerri Ruth Mitchell to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James A. Mitchell and Sue A. Mitchell; her birth parents, Joice Lord and Allie "Shang" Whisnant; her brothers, Michael Marcum and Jay Lord; and her close friend Ellen Rhynard.
She is survived by: her children, Melissa Nunn (Darin), Monica Bugbee-Kenner (Joseph), Mariah Rich (Cory) and McKenzie Mitchell (James); her grandchildren, Chloe Nunn (Christopher), Calista Nunn (Donald), Elijah Nunn, Seth Nunn, Moriah Nunn, Silas Nunn, Emmalena Nunn, Elliot Nunn, Jamie Kurak (Edward), Jessica Bugbee-Kenner, Jordan Bugbee-Kenner, Neo Mitchell-Conner, Wesley Mitchell-Conner, Joseph Pringle, Mathew Pringle and Sophia Pringle; her son David Ponsart; her siblings, Diantha Ridell, George Lord (Lisa), Garnet Lord, Tammy Lord, Timothy Lord, Wendy Haskins (Thomas), Wade Whisnant and William Whisnant; her pets, Meadow, Marnie and Charlie; her friend Cherri; her sister Terri McGehee; her friend Sheila; and her caregiver Bill.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 1st 2025 from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM and on Wednesday, July 2nd 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons (54880 Van Dyke, Shelby Township, MI 48316). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 2nd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, Jerri's wishes were for donations to be made in her name to Rooted In Love Rescue & Sanctuary…a division of Seeded Faith Farm Rescue of Almont, MI, of which she was and actively involved with board member from the beginning.
