Jerilyn Loman Keith age 72, a resident of Jackson County, MS., passed away in Ocean Springs, MS on Friday, September 4, 2026.

A native of Cherry Tree, Pennsylvania, Jerilyn was born to the late Emery “Jerry” Loman, Jr., and Dolores Mae Loman in April of 1954.

She is survived by her children, her son, Brian Jason Keith (Kelly Erler) of Harrisburg, PA; her daughter, SMSgt. U.S. Air Force, Ret., Julie Elizabeth Hammond of Ocean Springs, MS; her brother, Richard Loman (Kathleen McMullen), of Dalton, PA; grandchildren, Jordan Alvarengo (Jonathan), Nathan Lawrence (Lea), Sarah Lawrence (Michael), Ronnie Hagan , Easton Hammond, Peyton Hammond, Alison Keith; great grandchildren, Alexander and Jacob Alvarengo (plus one on the way in March 2027), Oliver George, Tessa and Thea Lawrence, Oaklynn and Lainey Barowski, Paxton, Ashton and Greyson Ryan; nephews, Chris Loman, Corey Loman (Andrea), numerous other extended family and dear friends.

She graduated from Harmony High School in Westover, PA., in 1972, went on to attend Indiana University of Pennsylvania and graduated in 1986. She joined the United States Air Force later that year and would end up serving her county until 2007. Amid Jerilyn’s military career, she went on to earn her master’s degree in nursing from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1992.

Jerilyn was a huge Pittsburgh Steelers fan, she loved her 4-legged friends and loved her plants, she had her father’s green thumb. She was a lifelong member of the Cherry Tree United Methodist Church since birth.

Upon Jerilyn’s request, no services are to be held.

The Riemann Family Funeral Home, 13872 Lemoyne Blvd., in West Jackson County, is proudly serving the Keith family. Please share memories and condolences with her family by visiting our website at www.riemannfamily.com