Jerry was born Aug. 11, 1924, to V.L. and Loraine (Choate) Shafer in Oklahoma.

She grew up in Oklahoma and moved to Midland as a young lady. Jerry worked for over 30 years at Herman's Restaurant in Big Spring.

Jerry is survived by two daughters, Jane Bland and husband Bud of Purdy, Mo., and Yvonne Hale and husband Rocky of Big Spring; five grandchildren, Scotty Bland of Big Spring, Kevin Bland and Chrissy Bland, both of Purdy, Mo., Melissa Hale of Midland and Brian Hale of Big Spring; and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Dick Lee Pace on July 8, 1986; and one sister, Waldean Kent.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com

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