Marie Jefferson

Seneca– Marie Violet Williams Jefferson, 79, wife of the late John Ansel Jefferson, passed away on Thursday, May 26th, 2022 at Manna Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of Pickens.

 

Born in Tracy City, Tennessee, Marie was the daughter of the late Wesley Williams and Bea Nunley Williams.  Marie worked in the textiles industry for many years and loved her church and her grandchildren, and was known as “Big Granny”, not because of her size, but because of her big heart. Marie was a member of the Truth Center.

 

Marie is survived by her sons, Johnny E. Jefferson (Carol) of Westminster, Billy Ansel Jefferson (Teri) of Aiken, Wesley Jefferson of Westminster; sisters, Dottie Williams of Seneca, Judy Sawa (John) of Illinois; and five grandchildren; and seventeen great grandchildren.

 

In addition to her parents and husband, Marie is preceded in death by her son, William E. Jefferson; daughters, Wanda T. Roane, Isabeth Beatrice Jefferson and Edna Neal; brothers, Vernon Williams, David Williams, Douglas Williams; and her sister, Mary Jean Garrett.

 

A graveside funeral service will be held, 2:30 pm, Sunday, May 29th, 2022 at First Baptist Memorial Park. The family will receive friends prior to the service, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm, Sunday, May 29th, 2022 at Sandifer Funeral Home.

 

The family is at their respective homes. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Marie’s memory can be made to Sandifer Funeral Home, PO Box 69, Westminster, SC 29693. Condolences may be expressed online by visiting www.sandiferfuneralhome.com.