of Falkner, MS

April 10, 1941 - September 25, 2023

Betty ''Jeanie'' Jean Jeffers, 82, of Falkner, MS passed away peacefully on September 25, 2023. Jeanie was born on April 10, 1941 to James Marshall and Charlotte Elizabeth McMillin in Eupora, MS.

Jeanie attended West Memphis High School and spent her early adult years being a stay-at-home wife and mother, which she loved the most. She started her career as a receptionist in the dental industry before becoming a bookkeeper for a hotel. Jeanie eventually went to work as a receptionist for Crittenden Memorial Hospital in the x-ray department. Jeanie loved her career at the hospital where she had the privilege of working with family and so many wonderful friends prior to her retirement. She was excellent at her job as she greeted everyone with her infectious smile, calming demeanor of putting people at ease and the loving care for people. Most everyone received a genuine and caring hug. Jeanie was famous for her amazing hugs.

She met the love of her life, Dale E. Jeffers Sr, on December 7, 1963 and three months later they were married on February 13, 1964. They lived happily for 57 years.

Jeanie loved each church she attended and her beautiful angelic voice was shared in the choir. She loved teaching Sunday School as well as Vacation Bible School. She taught God's Love as part of her great parenting skills along with respect and manners to her children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Jeanie loved God and studying the Bible. She also had a love for people that served our country and always made a point to approach the individual to thank them and was often followed by a hug.

Jeanie attended Bible studies, college courses for seniors for art and computer with her mom. Her hobbies were sewing, crocheting, gardening, journaling and canning fruits and vegetables from Dale's garden. She loved spending time with her grandchildren doing arts and crafts, walks to the park, science projects, baking cakes, cookies or pies. Family was very important; the gatherings with relatives and friends included lots of good food, puzzles and games with lots of love and laughter. She was always smiling, happy, silly and loving, which will be missed by everyone.

Jeanie was preceded in death by her husband, Dale E. Jeffers Sr.; her parents, James Marshall and Charlotte E. McMillin and her sister, Charlotte A. Rollins.

Surviving siblings include her sister, Sara Scoggins (Wayne); brother, John McMillin (Sandy); brother-in-law, James Rollins; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Those left to cherish her memory are daughter, Janet Meredith (Sam); son, Dale ''Jeff'' Jeffers Jr. (Patti); daughters, Melissa AvaAva (Faipea) and Sonya Thibaudeau (Steve).

Grandchildren include Whitney Martinez, Jake Jeffers, Jesse Jeffers and Taylor Parchman. Great Grandson, Tanner Martinez and a loving host of Grand, Great-Grand and Great-Great Grandchildren.

Jeanie leaves a host of wonderful friends to cherish her memory as well. She had too many amazing friends to list but had a special and lasting lifelong friendship with Sharon and Brenda.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her honor to the Dementia Society of America, Tippah County Nursing Home Activity Department, or the Charity of your choosing.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
201 North Pine Street
West Memphis, AR  72303
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com