Anna S. Jefferson
June 25, 1941 ~ October 9, 2016
Resided in:
Mills River, NC
Anna S. Jefferson, 75, wife of Eddie R. Jefferson passed away after an extended illness on Sunday, October 9, 2016.
Anna was born June 25, 1941 in Buncombe County to the late Mark B Smith and Virginia Smith. She was also preceded in death by her son, Johnny Briggs and daughter, Pamela Ann Briggs.
She is survived by her husband, Eddie R. Jefferson; sons, Keith Watkins, Dean Briggs and Jerry Briggs; brothers, Charles E. Smith and Paul W. Smith of Mills River; sisters, Brenda McAfee of Rutherfordton and Nancy S. Kent of Candler and a special great nephew, Kenny Walker; fourteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Anna was lovingly referred to as "Nanny" by her loving grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian on Long Shoals Road on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at 3:00 PM with Pastor Ronnie Edwards officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Four Seasons Hospice Care, 571 South Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.
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Prayers for you and your family. May the Lord bless and guide all of you now and in the days ahead!
I am writing to offer my sincere condolences to the family. During this difficult time may your precious memories and the promises and comfort from God fortify you to face the days ahead. Revelation 21:4, 5; Joshua 23:14; Matthew 6:9.
I am so sorry for your loss. I wanted to leave your family a comforting scripture during this time. Revelation 21:4- ‘And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.’