Jeri Southern
1926–1991 (age 65)
singer and pianist
Biography
Jeri Southern's velvet voice and sensitive piano stylings made her a cherished interpreter of midcentury jazz ballads, with recordings like When I Fall in Love and You Better Go Now captivating listeners and critics alike.
She brought the same thoughtful expression to her television and nightclub appearances, leaving behind a repertoire that continues to comfort fans and a warm memory preserved at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.