Jeri Bea Dillard, age 70, of Spring, Texas peacefully entered into the hands of her Lord on Friday, March 17, 2023 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Born August 12, 1952 in Shreveport, Louisiana, she was the daughter of the late Harry "Punchy" and Geraldine "Jeri" Leatherwood. She graduated from Captain Shreve High School in 1970 and attended Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana. Jeri Bea worked as a collections analyst at IBM for 12 years, Hewett Packard for 12 years and 3 years at Lindsey Construction before retiring in August 2022.

Jeri Bea is survived by husband Tom Dillard; from former husband Ricky Whitfield, son Carson Whitfield, daughter Katy Whitfield Norman and husband Eric Norman; stepson Lance Dillard and wife Heather Dillard; stepdaughter Adrienne Isaac and Bart Agee and 6 grandchildren; brother Steven Leatherwood and wife Sandy Leatherwood, nephew Josh Leatherwood and wife Lana Leatherwood.

Jeri Bea inspired us all with her unwavering positive attitude and endless love for her family and friends. Her gentle spirit gave way for her continuous grace which knew no bounds and we know the light that shines within her will be carried on by all those she loved so dearly.

May all who knew her keep a special place in your heart, hold tight to her garden of memories and always remember her courageous soul.

Memorial Service will be 2pm on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Klein Funeral Home – Champions, 16131 Champion Forest Drive Spring, TX 77379.

Following the Memorial, a reception will be held to celebrate the life of Jeri Bea.

Details to be announced at the Memorial.

Graveside Burial will be 10am on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at Klein Memorial Park – Spring Klein, 9714 FM 2920 Tomball, TX 77375

The family welcomes all who would like to attend.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made on behalf of Jeri Bea Dillard to any of the below:

Save Rocky The Great Dane

https://saverockythegreatdane.org/donate

Houston Pets Alive!

https://www.houstonpetsalive.org/donate/

S.A.V.E. Rescue Coalition

https://www.saverescue.org/donate

CAMO Animal Rescue

https://www.camorescue.com/donate

AARF Houston

https://www.aarfhouston.org/info/donate