Geraldine “Gerri” Jayne, 82, of Westport, passed away at 5:45 p.m. on Sunday,
June 8, 2025, at her residence. She was born on July 26, 1942, in Whitesburg,
Kentucky, the daughter of Etter Presley. She was born and raised in Whitesburg,
Kentucky and has lived in Bartholomew and Jennings Counties since 1963. She
graduated in 1959 from Kingdom Come High School. Geraldine had worked for Como
Plastics, Cummins, Union Camp and NAC. She was a member of the Muzzle Loader
Association. She enjoyed word puzzles, quilt making, fishing and jigsaw puzzles.
She married Gilbert O. Jayne on September 21, 1981, in Westport. Survivors
include her husband, Gilbert O. Jayne of Westport; her daughter, Donita Lorine
“Frosty” Polly of Flagstaff, AZ; her sons, Bobby Eugene (Audrey Lee) Polly and
Michael Lynn (Missy) Polly both of Columbus and Matthew Daniel Jayne of
Westport; 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death
by her parents; her 1 st husband, Bobby Cadwod Polly; daughter, Sherry Devon
Polly; 3 sisters; 3 brothers and her grandson, Travis Day. The funeral service
will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Bass & Gasper
Funeral Home in Westport with Pastor Gary Cave will be officiating. Burial will
follow at the Bear Creek Cemetery south of Alert. A time of visitation will be
held on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. until time of service at 1:00
p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
through the funeral home. Online condolences can be made to the family at