Jerri Lee Pearman, 79, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021 at UW Hospital Madison with family at her side.  She was born in Clinton, IN on December 7, 1941, the daughter of the late Clarence and Mary (Brown) Bishop.  She attended school in Newport, IN, and worked as a nursing assistant at the VA Hospital in Danville, IL for many years until her retirement.  She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, fishing, reading, gardening, shopping, and word search puzzles.  She married Michael Pearman on March 9, 1996; he preceded her in death on September 14, 2018.

Jerri is survived by her daughter, Vicki (John) Donald; stepdaughter, Cindy Pearman; brother Ronnie (Karon); sister Susie (Bob); grandchildren Amber (Henry), Crystal, Jacob (Estrella); step grandchildren Becca, Ethan; 13 great grandchildren; niece Carly (Lance); 2 great nieces.  She is further survived by many other relatives and friends, and her beloved yorkie Lizzie.  Private family services will be held.  Burial service will be in Thomas Cemetery in Newport, IN at at later date.