Nancy Brona Dixon Jeffries, 90, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, June 07, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Rockingham County June 07, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Levi Ross Dixon and Nannie Lee Measamer Dixon. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, John Mamers Jeffries; and son, John Michael Jeffries.
Mrs. Jeffries was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be remembered mostly for her kindness and generosity to others.
She leaves behind her daughter, Brona Jeffries Butler and husband James of Goldsboro; two sons, Timothy Dixon Jeffries and wife Sharon of Red Oak and Mark Palmer Jeffries and wife Nettie of Rocky Mount; grandchildren, John Timothy Jeffries, Christopher Michael Jeffries, Julianna Kaylyn Jeffries, Dianna Wheless Orlando, and Erica Wheless Wiggins; and great-grandchildren, Sarah Kathryn Jeffries, Jake Alexander Jeffries, Ethan Grant Jeffries, Emily Holler, and Joshua Wiggins.
The family will receive friends and relatives 7:00pm to 8:30pm Wednesday, June 08, 2011 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. A service to remember Mrs. Jeffries will be held at 11:00am Thursday, June 09, 2011 at First United Methodist Church with Rev. David Beam officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 100 S. Church Street, Rocky Mount NC 27804.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Wednesday 6/8, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Service
First United Methodist Church (Rocky Mount)
100 South Church Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Thursday 6/9, 11:00 am
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
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