Jerilyn L. Santiago's Obituary
Jerilyn Leslie Santiago, 81, of Odessa, Florida, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 1, 1942, in New York, to the late Anne Zarnin.
Jerilyn held a Masters in Speech Communications, was a world traveler, a yoga teacher, and a patron of the arts. She had a passion for collecting beautiful paintings and unique pieces from all over the world and filled her home with color and joy. She loved gardening and creating a fairy garden in her backyard, where she found peace and tranquility.
Jerilyn is survived by her lifelong partner and husband of 52 years, Ramon Santiago; her five children, Melanie Ferrand, Raquel Ferrand, Melissa Santiago, Jessica Santiago, and predeceased by her daughter Jolie Ferrand; her five grandchildren, Aaron Jankowski, Aiden Ferrand, Juliette Jankowski, Sabrina Ferrand, and Ahmi Santiago-Turner; and many other relatives and friends.
A celebration of life will be held on Thursday evening, December 14, 2023, at Trinity Memorial Gardens from 7:00-9:00pm in Trinity FL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Spring, a nonprofit organization that provides shelter and services to survivors of domestic violence, in her memory.
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