Kerri Lynn Breslau's Obituary
Kerri Lynn Breslau, of Fayetteville, was called home, at age 54, on Saturday, November 12, 2016. She was born December 28, 1961 in Ozark, Arkansas to Raymond and Billie Leaver Steele. She was preceded in death by her daughter Kaitlyn Nicole Breslau, mom Billie Steele, mother-in-law Elizabeth Bone, step father-in-law Red Bone and uncle James (Bo) Dudley. Kerri had a bigger-than-life, vivacious personality. She grew up in Arab, Alabama, Yukon, Oklahoma and was a 1980 graduate from Rogers High School. After 20 years of loyal service, she retired as McDonald’s area supervisor. Kerri was a devoted wife and mother, loved God, family and animals, enjoyed motorcycle riding, boating, decorating her homes, entertaining, gardening, and spoiling her nieces, nephew, and great nieces. Kerri was involved at Shiloh Christian as an Art Mom Coordinator, homeroom mom, cheer coach, member of BSF Bible studies, and many other Shiloh activities. She worked tirelessly to contribute to the school, her friends and family. Kerri also attended Central United Methodist Gathering and attended studies at First United Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville. Kerri is survived by her husband Jay, of 26 years, daughter Jessica Breslau and son Jake Breslau all of Fayetteville; father Raymond Steele and wife Karen of Ozark; sisters Sheree Steele of Lowell and Vicki Martin and husband Elmer of Springdale; brother Jeff Steele and wife Michelle of Springdale; father-in-law Marvin Breslau and wife George Annis of Florida; sister-in-law Kelly Breslau and wife Leslie of Rogers; brother-in-law Greg Bone and wife Billye of Bentonville; sister-in-law Ann Peck and husband David of Springfield, Missouri; uncle Arthur Henderson of Rogers; aunt Nancy Henderson and her companion Guary Don Jones of Rogers; aunt Sally Dudley of Springdale, grandmother-in-law Alita Scott of Springdale; 6 nieces and nephews; 3 great nieces; and many other loved ones and close friends. Graveside service will be Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 10:00 AM at Spring Creek Cemetery in Cave Springs, Arkansas under the direction of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home. Memorials may be made directly to the Ronald McDonald House of NWA or online at rmhcofarkoma.org and make the donations in memory of Kerri Breslau. Condolences may be given online at www.nelsonberna.com
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