Dezie Mae Jeffries Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Dezie Mae Jeffries (Sturgis, Mississippi), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on February 24, 2026 at the age of 91. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Dezie Mae Jeffries to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Andrew Sides and Lizzie McClelland Sides; her husband William Henry "Bill" Jeffries; and her brother Andrew Sides. She is survived by: her children, Kathy Vaughn (Van) of Cartersville, Georgia, Bill Jeffries, Jr. (Teresa) of Sturgis, Mississippi, Lisa Lee Parra (Dale) of Macon, Mississippi, Donna Niles (Mike) of Easley and Andrea Merchant (Bill) of Pickens; and her grandchildren, Jason Eaves (Daniella), Casey Gray (Maggie), Brandon Gray (Julianna), Wes Lee (Katie), Tobey Conner, Matt Jeffries and Ariail Lankford.
Memorial contributions in honor of Dezie Mae may be given to McClelland Cemetery Fund, c/o Martha Lindsey, 6418 Craig Springs Road, Sturgis, MS 39769.
