Ada Merle Jefcoat

February 19, 1935 - December 18, 2025 (90 years old)

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Ada Merle Jefcoat

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February 19, 1935 - December 18, 2025 (90 years old)

Laurel, Mississippi

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Start: 2025-12-22T16:00:00
End: 2025-12-22T17:30:00
Location: Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel Monday

The world bids farewell to Ada Merle Jefcoat of Laurel, Mississippi, born in Soso, Mississippi, departing on December 18, 2025 at the age of 90. Ada leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Ada Merle Jefcoat or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her husband Arthur Bruce Jefcoat; her son Bruce Jefcoat; her parents, John Lewis Holloway and Thelma Hancock Holloway; and her siblings, Leo Holloway, Lewis Holloway and Corine Blackledge.

She is survived by: her daughter Terese Johnson (Mark); her grandsons, Brian Johnson (Michelle) and Dalton Jefcoat (Emily); her great grandchildren, Michael Johnson, Allie Johnson, Hunter Herrington and River Jefcoat; and her daughter-in-law Rita Jefcoat.

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December 21, 2025

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Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel Monday
4593 Indian Springs Rd, Laurel, MS 39443

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Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel Monday
4593 Indian Springs Rd, Laurel, MS 39443

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