Jacquelyn Rae "Jackie" Verda (nee Ternes), 55, of Elyria passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021 at her home unexpectedly following a lengthy illness. She was born May 14, 1966 in Elyria. Jackie worked as a Para-Professional assisting special needs children for Oberlin, Midview & Elyria Schools. She enjoyed spending time with family, camping, sprint car races, motocross races and was a big Harry potter fan. She had many winning years showing horses locally and nationally. Survivors include her husband of 13 years, Mike; sons, Will (Brianne) Lundy, Aaron Mitchell, Chris Verda; daughters, Ashley (Caleb) Gross, Jamie Verda; grandchildren, Cameron and CJ; mother Mary Jo Hershey ;brothers, Jay Hershey and Mike Hershey; sister, Shelly Hershey (Tom Burrer); and her sweet niece, Kate Hershey; her constant companion dog Lucy too. Jackie was preceded in death by her DAD, Bill Hershey in 2002. Family will receive friends 4-7PM Thursday, August 19, 2021 at the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at SR 57), Elyria 440-322-4626, where funeral services will be held 11 AM Friday, August 20, 2021. Burial will be in N. Ridgeville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in Jackie's name to the Elyria Schools Special Olympics 42101 Griswold Rd. Elyria, Ohio 44035. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.laubenthalmercado.com

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