Jerry L. Proffitt

Jerry L. Proffitt, age 86, of New Lebanon, OH passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at the Greenbriar Nursing Home in Eaton, OH. She was born July 23, 1937 in Dayton, OH to the late Amos and Mary Alice Humphrey. Jerry loved her family with all her heart and always enjoyed feeding everyone, especially her baked goods. “She was definitely the crust to the pie”. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter Lee Ann Proffitt; sister Betty Lee Havens. She is survived by her husband of 70 years Paul Proffitt, Sr; son Paul (Barbara) Proffitt, Jr; daughter Lisa (Gary) Witt; grandchildren Jason (Tracey) Willoughby, Valerie (Rusty) Puckett, Melissa Pepper, Elizabeth (Rafael) Candido; Abigail (Brandon) Taylor; great grandchildren: Lane Willoughby, Meghan (Adam) Puckett-Hunter, Caleb Puckett, Gabe Puckett, Zac Puckett, Olivia Sizemore, Liliana Candido, Victor Candido, Colton Taylor, Denver Taylor and Easton Taylor; great great grandchildren Emery Sizemore-Puckett and Barrett Hunter; sister Dorothy “Dottie” Wood; and several nieces and nephews. A celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. Gard Funeral Home, Eaton is assisting with arrangements. Online condolences and remembrances may be sent by visiting www.gardfuneralhome.com.