Johnnie Weathers Jerman

Johnnie Weathers Jerman, 94, of Charleston, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 9, 2023. Her funeral service will be held Monday, March 13, 2023 in the J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. West Ashley Chapel at 11:00 am, and the family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 am. Burial will follow at Live Oak Memorial Gardens.
 
Johnnie was born in Winston County, MS on October 13th, 1928 to John Luther DuBose and Ida Rhodes DuBose. She grew up in Meridian, MS. and attended Meridian High School, graduating in 1945. While in high school, she worked at S. H. Kress and in 1946 began a career that lasted 34 years with Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company.
 
During her career with the telephone company, she worked in Meridian, MS; Memphis, TN; Jackson, MS; Mobile, AL; and retired in Charleston, SC in 1983. She worked as an operator, service assistant, group manager, and chief operator in the traffic department. She was the first manager of operator services at the TSPS office in South Carolina.
 
Johnnie was married to James C. Weathers and they had 3 children, Michael, Scott, and Sheryl. This marriage lasted 25 years. Later, she met and married Robert Earle Jerman. They were married for three and a half years before Earle passed away.
 
Johnnie was active in her church, Ashley River Baptist Church, since 1978. She was a teacher of the Faith Sunday School Class. She was a member of the Metropolitan Civitan Club, serving as president two times, director, project chairperson, and chaplain. When the club became inactive, she transferred to the West Ashley club. She served as president, director, and worked with all of their projects.
 
She is survived by her children, Mike Weathers (Patricia), Scott Weathers (Becky), and Sheryl Weathers; four grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.