Mary Estelle

Jefferson

The late Mrs. Mary Estelle Jefferson was born on March 5, 1922, to the blessed union of the late Jenifer and Emma Washington in Caroline County, Virginia. She also received her formal education in Caroline County, Virginia.

Mrs. Mary Estelle Jefferson accepted Christ as her Savior in Shumansville, Virginia at an early age and was united with Fair Street Christian Church in Springfield, Ohio where she served as deaconess and served on the usher board and Trinity Community Church in Hampton, Georgia where she served as a faithful member.

On November 27, 1959, Mrs. Mary Estelle Washington was united in holy matrimony with Mr. Nathan Jefferson in Brooklyn, New York. Their union was blessed with six children.

Mrs. Mary Estelle Jefferson was employed by the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) until her retirement on July 1, 1986. In her leisure time she enjoyed reading her Bible, delighted in completing her word search puzzles, and watching comedy shows on television, especially Good Times and The Jeffersons.

On Monday, January 9, 2023, Mrs. Mary Estelle Jefferson surrendered her earthly life and gained her wings to be with her Heavenly Father. Her family and friends are at peace knowing that there will always be an angel watching over them. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Mr. Nathan Jefferson.

Mrs. Mary Estelle Jefferson leaves her precious memories to be cherished in the hearts of her daughter, Carolyn B. (Roy) Ellis of Woodstock, GA; son, Marion Timothy (Gloria) Jefferson of Stockbridge, GA; two granddaughters, Atoysha (Neilus) Chester of Canton, GA and Janay Jefferson of Atlanta, GA; great granddaughter, Nia Chester of Canton, GA; and two close friends, Mrs. Patricia Taylor and Ms. Pamela Tucker. She also leaves a host of other friends that will miss her dearly.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2023, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Home Going Celebration will be held on Friday. January 20, 2023, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Griffin Memorial Gardens. Rev. Teresa Pugh is the Eulogist.