Jeri Theone Davis Derscheid

Jeri Theone Davis Derscheid, age 89, of Gautier passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born December 24, 1935 in Los Angeles, California to Herman Theodore “Ted” Davis and Sadie Theone Lindgren Davis. 

In 1959, she met her husband on a blind date in California and they married in 1960. She moved from California in 1973 to Gautier as her husband transferred to Litton Industries in Pascagoula. She was a devoted homemaker enjoying sewing, cooking and gardening.  Jeri was a member of the Gautier Garden Club and Community Theatre.

Later in life, she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Business from University of Southern Mississippi.  After receiving her degree, she became a Licensed Real Estate Agent and was employed with Coldwell Banker Reality in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. She was a member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Pascagoula.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Louis William Derscheid; sister, Linda Frese; brother, Jack Eugene Davis.

Jeri is survived by her son, Mark W. Derscheid (Janine), Mc Donough, GA; daughter, Teri L. McMahon (Dominick), Ocean Springs, MS; five grandchildren, Hayley, Jeffrey (Suzanna), Alex, Kyle and Nicole; two great grandchildren, Jasper and Juniper.

Visitation will be Thursday, November 13, 2025, 1:00-2:00 pm, at O’Bryant-O’Keefe Funeral Home in Pascagoula.  Funeral Service will begin at 2:00pm with Bishop Lance Davis officiating.  Entombment will follow at Jackson County Memorial Park in Pascagoula. 

The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Primary Children’s Medical Center, P.O. Box 58249, Salt Lake City, UT 84158 or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

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