Annie JEFFERSON

Mrs. Annie JEFFERSON, age 69, went home with the Lord on October 15, 2015 in Dayton, Ohio. She was born on February 7, 1946 in Shreveport, Louisiana to the late William and Delores Jefferson. Annie was a lifelong resident of Dayton, Ohio and a graduate of Stony Hill & Allendale High Schools in Shreveport and Sinclair Community College in Dayton majoring in Culinary Arts.

Annie was a devoted mother who spent most of her time as a caring and loving grandmother. She loved spending time with her family and was a wonderful inspiration to her grandchildren who adored her. "Annie" as she was affectionately known loved games that kept her mind engaged. She was known around the neighborhood as the"candy lady" kids knew they could come to Ms. Annie for a treat…..

She was a longtime member of Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church under Pastor Emeritus Samuel Winston Sr. until her health failed.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Delores Jefferson . She leaves to cherish her memories a loving and devoted daughter, Delores , a son, Kevin both of Dayton, a devoted brother, Robert (Delores) of Shreveport, Louisiana , (2) precious grandchildren, Lamar Judkins, Bryant Dunson , (2) nieces, Tanisha Wilkerson of Shreveport, Nicole Jennings of Dayton, Louisiana /California families, the Jones family of Dayton and a host of other relatives, friends, co-workers for whom she held dear.

Annie will be greatly missed, but we will remember the way she made us laugh, her warm personality and her willingness to serve. Our love for her will endure forever and we will take comfort in knowing she's in God's loving arms.

Visitation (12p) and Funeral (1p) - Friday, October 30, 2015 at Young Lusain Funeral Home, 2060 Germantown Street, Dayton, OH

Professional services entrusted to Young Lusain Funeral Home, formerly Bowman Funeral Chapel.