Jerry Ann Lynch

Jerry Ann Lynch, 80, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Life Care Center in Burlington, Kansas.

Jerry Ann St. John was born July 24, 1940 in Randall, Kansas. She was the 10th child of Pearl St. John Sr and Orlena (Bailey) St. John. Jerry was named after Orlena's parents, Jerry Bailey and Mary Ann (Taylor) Bailey. Jerry grew up in Randall, with a population of 80, and had many friends there.

After graduating high school Jerry went to Oklahoma and worked driving a truck during a wheat harvest. She then moved back to Randall and worked in a cafe in Beloit KS, where she met her first husband, Charlie Blundon. They moved to Topeka and lived there until Charlie passed away.

Jerry then met her second husband, E.P. King, and they moved to Little Rock, AR. After E.P. retired from the Air Force they moved back to Kansas and resided in Overbrook. He passed away from cancer.

She remained in Overbrook and went to work at a cafe where she met Gale Lynch. They were married in 1987 and stayed in Overbrook for a while, eventually moving to El Dorado, KS. There they owned a repair business for damaged trailer houses until 1995 when they sold it.

During their retirement years they resided in Osage City, KS. After Gale passed away, Jerry lived in Lebo for a short time, and then moved back to the home in Osage City. She remained there until she could no longer live on her own and resided in a care facility in Burlington, KS.

Jerry was also preceded in death by her parents, brothers; Pearl Jr and wife Rachel, Donald, Robert and Richard, sisters; Dorothy and husband Rupe, Virginia and husband Gerald, Lois and husband W.C., Donna and husband Cliff.

She is survived by her brother, Carl and wife Veonne; sisters in law, Betty and Barbara and numerous nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, January 4, 2021 at Randall Cemetery in Randall, Kansas. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children Hospital and sent in care of Jones VanArsdale Funeral Home, P.O. Box 43, Lebo, Kansas 66856. Condolences may be express at Vanarsdalefs. com.