Mrs. Frances Jefferson

JEFFERSON, Mrs. Frances - Age 84, passed away, Friday, November 2, 2012 at her residence. Family hour 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 9, 2012 at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 1083 E. Stewart St., with funeral service commencing at 11 a.m. Pastor Lewis Randolph, officiating. Interment River Rest Cemetery, G-4413 Flushing Rd. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10:30 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Jefferson will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 12 noon -8 p.m. Thursday. Mrs. Frances (Strozier) Jefferson was born March 8, 1928 in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of R.D. and Luella Strozier. Frances was a resident of Flint, Michigan her entire life. She graduated from Flint Northern High School, “Class of 1945.” Frances was a member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. She was a homemaker for many years while raising her children. Frances went to work later in life, retiring from Tall Pine Council as a Clerical Aide in 1998. She also worked for the Old Durant Hotel years ago. Frances enjoyed crossword puzzles and watching Judge Judy and Judge Joe Brown. Her favorite color was blue. Frances was a quiet a woman and “A Strong Tower” for her family. She taught us well. Mrs. Frances (Strozier) Jefferson leaves to cherish her memory: 2 daughters, Pamela (William) Stewart and Lois Jefferson; grandchildren, Shaquita (Curtis) Fields of Flint, Terresita Stewart of Iowa, Charvez Stewart, Charles Stewart and BriAnna Jefferson, all of Flint; 3 great-grandchildren, KeOndra Fields, Giovanni and Maserati Arrington; 6 nieces, Valarie (James) Godwin of Illinois, Darlene Jones, Karen Strozier, both of Flint, Cynthia (David) Sanders, Valarie Britt and Rhonda Warren of Detroit, MI; 6 nephews, Larry Strozier, Lawrence Jones, Charlie Howard (Rhoda) Strozier, all of Flint, Henry D. (Denise) Strozier of Alaska, Rickie Conner and Gary Wood; nieces-in-law, Brenda “Bee” Jones and Shirley Jones; sisters-in-law, Bessie Strozier, Dora Hairston and Betty Epps; a host of great nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. Jefferson was preceded in death by her husband, Luke Jefferson; son, Edward L. Jefferson; parents, R.D. and Luella Strozier; sisters, Lillian Strozier, Minnie Jones, Lelar Hooper and Gladys Strozier; brothers, Charlie Howard and Robert Strozier; and nephew, Rev. Bee A. Jones. The family would like to express special thanks to Dr. Silvia Seoane, McLaren-Flint doctors, nurses, E.R., ICU and SCU, McLaren Hospice and Loving Hands. The family would also like to express special thanks and gratitude to Pastor Lewis Randolph and the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church family, to her friends and neighbors for caring about her and her family.

Mrs. Frances Jefferson

March 8, 1928 - November 2, 2012