Mattye Jefferson Obituary
Mattye Jefferson, born on July 6, 1939, passed away on July 8, 2026. Mattye leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lester Hill and Mabel Hill; her husband Richard Jefferson; her sons, Richard L. Jefferson and Ricky Jefferson; and her sister Betty Sledge (Charlie).
She is survived by: her children, Beverly Jefferson Gowder (Michael) and Elwood Jefferson (Tracy); her grandchildren, Brandon Thomas (Sara), Courtney Jefferson, Ricoby Jefferson and Logan Jefferson; her nieces, Charlotte Harris and Carmelia Portee; her nephew James Wesley; her brothers-in-law, Lyonell Henson (Sharise) and Phillip Henson; her godson Wiley Wiggins (Hege); and her friends, George Hill (Diane) and Herman Love (Penny). She is also survived by seven great grandchildren.
