Margie Marie Ellington Jeffordof Friendswood, TX
May 1, 1932 - September 19, 2023
Margie Marie Ellington Jefford, 91, of Friendswood, Texas passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023 with her family by her side. She was born May 1, 1932 in Paragould, Arkansas to Ausburn Ellington and Myrtle Wood.
Margie was a member of the garden club, craft club, art group, bunco group, and travel club, and loved traveling all over the world with her grandson. She loved playing games including Catan and Bunko and enjoyed reading. Grew up in Batesville, Arkansas on Harrison Street and moved to Friendswood, Texas 60 years ago, with her husband. Together, with their daughter, they operated Ron's Crispy Fried Chicken. They later sold the business to Churches Fried Chicken in 1985. Along with her husband, her mission was to protect and provide for her family. She was a very giving person and supported her family with all her being.
Survivors include her daughter, Gale Jefford of Friendswood, Texas; granddaughter, Lauren Mortensen.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, V.L. Jefford, Jr.; and grandson, Michael Mortensen.
Graveside services will begin at 12:00pm Friday, September 29, 2023 at Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held from 10:00am-12:00pm Friday, September 29, 2023 at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home.
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Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Crouch Funeral Home
510 College Avenue
Batesville, AR 72501
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com