of Harrison, AR
February 17, 1939 - March 3, 2018
Jessie Fern Jefferson Adams was born February 17, 1939 to Roscoe Ebb Jefferson and Cnora Alma Bell Jefferson. She passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 3, 2018, at Hospice of the Ozarks in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Jessie is survived by a son Glen Adams (Cheri) of Yellville and daughter Susan Gilley (Steve) of Harrison, grandsons Broc Adams (Ashley) of Hackett and Spencer Adams (Robin) of Mountain Home; granddaughters Meagan Moyer (Jason) of Cabot and Morgan Hudson (Steven) of Harrison and great-grandchildren Casen, Brody, Braylen, Cooper, Baylee, Cash, and Blayden; sister, June Jefferson, and brother Truman Jefferson (Kathy).
She was preceded in death by her sister, Shirley Cox, and brother, Marlin Jefferson, and her mom and dad Roscoe and Nora Jefferson.
Jessie was a 1957 graduate of Yellville-Summit High School. After graduation she attended and graduated Draughon's Business College. She worked all her life at a variety of occupations and locations including Alpena schools, Harrison Gas Company, Campbell Soup Factory, Owner/Agent of Yellville Insurance Agency, and Realtor at United Country Real Estate. She recently moved in with her daughter to enjoy her well-deserved retirement.
Eastern Star was an extremely important part of her life and she was an active member. She treasured her Eastern Star brothers and sisters. She served as Grand Representative of Tennessee in Arkansas, Grand Marshal for Sister Rosemary Messersmith 1999, Worthy Grand Matron with Brother Ira Payne in 2005, and Grand Treasurer from 2013 to the present.
Pallbearers are Randy White, Buddy King, Galen Cox, Josh Thomason, Jason Pool, and Scot Voight. Honorary pallbearers include United Country Realty Staff, Branson Cox Medical Center Critical Care Unit Staff and her Eastern Star brothers and sisters. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the First Presbyterian Church ''The22'' or Hospice House of the Ozarks in Mountain Home.
Visitation will be Sunday, March 4, from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. at Roller Burns Funeral Home in Yellville. Funeral service will be at First Presbyterian Church at Harrison, Arkansas at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 5. Burial will follow the service at Layton Cemetery in Yellville.
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DW
Sunday, April 1, 2018
So sorry for your loss may you find peace and comfort in the words spoken at
2 Corinthians 1:3 & 4" Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God
DW
Sunday, April 1, 2018
So sorry for your loss may you find peace and comfort in the words spoken at
2 Corinthians 1:3 & 4" Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God
Sylvia Cole-Ragland
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
I am so saddened to hear of Jessie's passing. My prayers and thoughts are with the family.
Janie Purdom
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
So sorry to hear about Jessie. My condolences to all her family.
Chuck and Cheryl Knapp
Monday, March 5, 2018
Glen and Cheri, we're so very sorry to hear about the loss of Glen's mom. We love you both, and let us know if there's ANYTHING we can do. We're just a few steps away.
Avanell (Hamlet) Thomas
Monday, March 5, 2018
Jessie and I graduated from High School together in 1957 and she was always willing to get in touch with all of us when we celebrated our Class Reunions.
My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you in this time of sadness. I know you will miss her smile and Christian faith examples.
Avanell (Hamlet) Thomas
Janice and Johnny Green
Monday, March 5, 2018
We have know Jessie since joining the OES several years ago. She was a "mainstay" in the Star and a wonderful friend. We spent many special hours with "Jess" on many trips. Will always remember her in Hawaii (she took a helicopter ride and enjoyed it so much).
Our prayers are with the family. God Bless You
Jeannie Maples
Sunday, March 4, 2018
Dear Susan & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I met Jessie years ago at Presbyterian Cluster meetings. She was a sweetheart and will be missed by everyone who knew her.
Lou Annie Kelley
Sunday, March 4, 2018
My thoughts and heartfelt sympathy to each of you.
Nancy Roberts
Saturday, March 3, 2018
I have know Jessie from Eastern Star for many years and I was glad to call her a friend. I will be praying for her family in this time of loss. I am so sorry for your loss. May time and faith make this burden easier to handle.