Jersey Greer & Jessica Lashly Obituary – Cause of Death: Jefferson County Shooting
The Jefferson County, Missouri community is mourning an unimaginable tragedy following the devastating shooting that critically injured Jessica Lashly and her daughter, Jersey Greer. After days of hope and prayers, their family announced the heartbreaking decision to take both off life support.
According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, the shooting occurred Saturday night when 73‑year‑old Robert Winkelman allegedly walked to the family’s home and shot Jessica Lashly. Jersey, showing extraordinary bravery, attempted to help her mother before she was also shot. Authorities confirmed that Winkelman later died by suicide, and the investigation into the circumstances remains ongoing.
Remembering Jersey Greer
Family members described Jersey as a compassionate, determined young woman who excelled in academics, athletics, and friendships. She shared a special bond with her twin sister and was deeply devoted to her loved ones. As a standout lacrosse player at Northwest High School in Cedar Hill, she earned admiration from teammates and coaches alike.
In a touching tribute, her teammates presented the family with a lacrosse stick covered in handwritten messages and signatures—a symbol of the profound impact she had on those around her. Her aunt, Christina Greer, reflected on Jersey’s courage: “Even in the last moments, she knew that she had to protect others, and that’s just what she does.”
Remembering Jessica Lashly
Jessica will be remembered as a devoted mother whose children were always the center of her world. Her sister, Lindsey Oberkramer, shared: “The only thing that came above everything else in her life was her kids. She loved her kids so deeply, it almost can’t be expressed.”
Her love, strength, and dedication shaped the lives of her children every day, and her unwavering commitment to family will remain one of her greatest legacies.
Community Support
In the days following the shooting, an overwhelming show of support surrounded the family at the hospital. Friends, relatives, students, teachers, and community members gathered to comfort one another while standing beside Jessica and Jersey’s loved ones.
Christina Greer described the outpouring of compassion: “The amount of love and support that has come in so far has been instrumental. The wealth of love that we have felt. Jersey and Justice were very popular and it shows.”
Legacy
Jessica Lashly will be remembered as a caring and devoted mother, while Jersey Greer will be remembered for her courage, compassion, and athletic achievements. Their cause of death was gunshot wounds sustained in the Jefferson County shooting.
🕊️ Heartfelt condolences are extended to the Lashly and Greer families, their friends, teammates, and all who loved them. May Jessica and Jersey rest in eternal peace, and may their memory forever remain a blessing.
