Jeri Alice Cruz-Segarra
September 23, 1959 ~ December 3, 2017
Resided in:
Arden, North Carolina
Jeri Alice Cruz-Segarra
Arden- Jeri Alice Cruz-Segarra, 58, of Arden, died on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at her home where she had lived for the past 12 years with her loving husband, Ric.
She was born in Moses Lake, Washington on September 23, 1959 and was the daughter of the late John and Edith Dittman. She is survived by her husband of 17 years, Ric Cruz-Segarra, and step-daughters Jeanna Snyder and Natasha Cruz-Segarra. Also left to mourn her are sisters Julie McGaffin (Rob) of Ridgewood, N. J. and Jo Ibarra (Robert) of Lynchburg, Va; her nephews, Madison McGaffin, Sam McGaffin, Bobby Ibarra, Joseph Ibarra, and niece, Rebecca Ibarra.
Jeri graduated from East Carolina University and worked for many years at the North Carolina Department of Labor. Although she endured many health problems throughout her life, she remained hopeful and kept a positive attitude. Jeri liked to pull for the underdog, evident in her professional, civic, and personal life. Professionally, Jeri fought against discrimination in the workplace; civically, she was a relentless supporter of clean water rights for citizens in North Carolina; and personally, she loved dogs and had a soft spot in her heart for rescue animals.
A service celebrating Jeri’s life will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, December 8, 2017 at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer (1201 Riverside Drive, Asheville NC 28804).
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Jeri’s memory to the American Diabetes Association (www.diabetes.org).
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
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Jeri was a wonderful lady and will be dearly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with Ric and Jeri’s family.
Jeri has been a wonderful friend and neighbor. We both shared the love of our animals. We spent many hours riding the properties of Sumner Drive in a Polaris with air blowing the dogs ears. She said the ride was always good for the soul. I will miss her.
Ric, So sorry for your loss. You and Jerri were wonderful neighbors here in Charlotte. Our prayers are with you and your family !
Ric,
My thoughts and prayers are with you !
So sorry for the loss of this incredible lady. She will be missed by many. I will keep the family in prayer as they go through this difficult time.
Dear Ric, We were so sorry to hear this news about Jerri. She was a lovely person and will be very missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family.
Ric,
So sorry to hear of your loss. She was a lovely lady. You are in my prayers as well as your family. Praying for your peace during this difficult time.
Ric, So sorry to hear about Jerri. You and your family are in my prayers.