Jerrie Sue Schakel, 78, of Caddo Mills, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2024. She was born in Pittsburg to Curtis and Jessie Goodwin, on October 3, 1945, and was raised by Beulah and Pink Goodwin.
Jerrie loved playing dominoes with her friends and dedicated her life to her family, spending her years as a homemaker, and providing a safe and loving environment for her loved ones and anyone who needed a helping hand. She was a beloved member of Caddo Mills Methodist Church and her faith shown through in every aspect of her life.
She is survived by her dear husband: Leo Schakel; sons and daughters-in-law: Curtis and Martha Newman, as well as Chris and Ruthann Newman; sister: Barbara Richmond; her thirteen grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; and a host of loving friends.
Jerrie is preceded in death by her biological parents: Jessie and Curtis Goodwin; her guardian parents: Beulah and Pink Goodwin; sisters: Dorothy Wilson, Christine Karnes, and Claudine Smith; and her grandparents: Maude and Elijah Goodwin, and Melvin and Laura Lilly.
A memorial service will be held in her honor at 11 am on Monday, October 14, 2024, at LYNCH Funeral Home Chapel in Caddo Mills.
