Jerrelyn Bray Jackson

Jerrelyn "Jeri" Bray Jackson, age 83, of Springville, Utah, passed away on November 7, 2025, surrounded by her closest family. Born on August 3, 1942, Jeri was the cherished only daughter of Orval and Olive Bray. She was preceded in death by her beloved oldest son Brad, her parents, and her brothers Robert, Alan, Clark, and Boyd.

Jeri graduated from Springville High School before pursuing further education at cosmetology school and a computer trade school. She later worked in a doctor’s office and then dedicated many years to the medical billing department at a local hospital. She eventually became a trainer at the Sears call center, a role that perfectly suited her supportive nature and her gift for connecting with people; she knew so many individuals through her work and community that she seemed to run into someone she knew wherever she went.

Jeri’s childhood was filled with adventure, closeness, and simple joys. She spent countless carefree days playing with neighborhood friends from sunup to sundown. Playing hopscotch, jacks, exploring Hobble Creek right by their family home, and building mud villages under the nearby bridge. Life felt worry-free and fearless in those days. She also spent weeks at a time in Midway with her cousin Launie, where they rode horses, visited the Homestead, soaked in the hot pots, swam in the Crater, and enjoyed the beauty of Deer Creek Reservoir. She shared a special bond with her mother, Olive, who always encouraged her interests in dance and theater, and with her father, who supported her in every way he could.

As a young woman, Jeri met Jack McQuivey, and they fell in love. When Jack received his draft call for Vietnam, they married in Las Vegas before his departure. They shared the happy news with her parents, and Jack soon left to serve.

She was a kind and generous soul with a sharp curiosity about the world. She kept up with pop culture, music, politics, and the news … sometimes more than her family could keep up with. She carried a youthful, stylish energy throughout her life, always embracing the newest fashions and latest hairstyles.

Jeri had a warm, engaging personality and a genuine love for people. She enjoyed getting to know everyone she met, and in her later years, she treasured the friendships she formed with the staff at her assisted living community and hospice friends. Music and the arts were lifelong passions: she loved attending concerts, watching musical theatre, and going to movies. Her love for music remained a steady joy and a deep comfort, bringing her peace in her final days.

Jeri’s family was the greatest joy of her life, and she loved sharing meaningful experiences with them. Growing up, she cherished family camping trips that brought her closer to her parents and siblings. She continued that tradition with her own children and husband, taking countless camping and fishing trips together. When her children were young, she traveled extensively across Utah to attend her oldest son’s baseball games and tournaments, with her younger son by her side. Those road trips, dusty ballfields, and long summer days became treasured chapters in their family story.

Jeri also loved following professional sports and especially enjoyed watching and discussing Sunday football games with her son Brad. She cheered passionately for her favorite teams and was known to respond to every big play (usually very loudly) with either disappointment or delight.

She was a devoted and caring grandmother, proudly attending her grandson’s basketball and lacrosse games and creating lasting memories through road trips and concerts with her granddaughter during summer vacations. All of her grandchildren fondly remember staying at her house, where she would lovingly serve them breakfast in bed (always with freshly cooked bacon) while they watched Saturday morning cartoons. In her later years, she treasured every moment spent with her sweet great-granddaughters, who brought her immense joy, lighting up her days with their smiles and hugs.

Her family was always at the center of her heart. She cherished every moment with them … quiet afternoons, long drives, holidays, phone calls, celebrations, and the simple joys of everyday life. Her love for each of them was steady and unconditional throughout every season of their lives. Her family always knew they were deeply and endlessly loved, and her love was always the constant in their lives.

Jeri is survived by her son Brandon, granddaughter Ashley (Jeremy), grandsons Cole and Nate, her great-granddaughters Parker and Charlie, and her beloved cat and companion, Cooper, who will all miss her dearly.

Jeri’s life will be celebrated in a private family service. She will be forever missed by everyone fortunate enough to know her and be loved by her.

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