Mary Elizabeth Jeffries Obituary
Mary Elizabeth Jeffries in Smithfield, North Carolina passed away on September 30, 2026. Mary Elizabeth, born on August 15, 1940, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Mary Elizabeth 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 Mary Elizabeth will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Mary Elizabeth’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Johnny Bass and Tresa Ferrell Bass; her husband Edward Jeffries; her son Johnny Godwin; her sisters, Peggy Waddell, Virginia Scott, Bethanie Aman and Elgie Tedder; her niece Polly Messer; and her brothers, Barney Bass, Henry Bass and Buster Bass. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Monday, October 5th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Kenly Funeral & Cremation Service (103 E 2nd St, Kenly, NC 27542). A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 5th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
