Jeri Joyelle DeLong Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Jeri Joyelle DeLong of Lexington, Kentucky, who passed away on January 1, 2025, at the age of 48, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Jeri Joyelle leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Gerald DeLong and Helen DeLong (McKenzie). She is survived by: her children, McKayla Rhodes (Austin) of Shelbyville, Jesse Logan Craft-Plava of Richmond and Caleb Michael Justice of Sevierville; her sisters, Beverly DeLong-McGuire (John) of Versailles and Barbara DeLong Plava (George) of Richmond; her nephew Tyler LeMaster (Holly); and her great-nieces, Reagan, Ava and Shitzu.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested that contributions please be made to The Hope Center of Lexington, Kentucky (https://hopectr.org) in honor of Jeri Joyelle DeLong.