Della Estes Jefferson Obituary
We announce the death of Della Estes Jefferson (Oxford, North Carolina), who passed away on July 16, 2026, at the age of 88. Della will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Della Estes Jefferson to pay them a last tribute.
Della will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Della will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Della’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Thomas Elvis Estes and Estella Spivey Estes. She is survived by: her daughter Claudia Baptista (Anthony) of Carteret; and her siblings, Estelle Staten of Wake Forest, Johnny Estes (Estella) of Butner and Calvin Estes (Sharon) of Durham.
