Hazel Odelle Edwards Jefferys

Spring Hope.............Hazel Odelle Edwards Jefferys, age 88, passed away peacefully at her home in Crystal River, FL on Saturday, May 5, 2018. She was born November 24, 1929 in Rocky Mount, NC to the late Mary Amanda Pittman and Ernest Joseph Edwards. She was the loving wife of Olander Hassel Jefferys, and a much beloved blessing to her three children who survive her: Connie J. Hopkins of 5055 N. Andri Drive, Crystal River, FL, 34428; Olander "Lannie" Hassel Jefferys,Jr. (Sue) , 1700 Foxhall Dr., Rocky Mount, NC 27804; and Joseph "Joe"Earmon Jefferys (Sheila) , PO Box 451, Spring Hope, NC 27882. She is also survived by her nine grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and one sister-in-law, Betty Lindsey Edwards. Mrs. Jefferys was preceded In death by her devoted husband, Olander Hassel Jefferys, her sister, Mary Rachel Edwards Lucas (J.D.) and brothers, Benjamin Franklin Edwards and Junior Otis Edwards (Christine). Funeral service will be Friday, May 11, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Odelle's home church, Holly Grove Baptist Church. Dr. Sean Lee and Dr. Mike Creekmore will officiate the service. Burial will follow service in the church cemetery. Visitation for the family will be Thursday, May 10, 2018 at Spring Hope Funeral Home, 6 until 8 PM and other times at the home of Joe and Sheila Jefferys, 316 E. Nash St., Spring Hope, NC . Flowers or gifts in her memory to Holly Grove Baptist Church, 1640 Holly Road, Spring Hope, N.C. 27882 or the charity of your choice will be deeply appreciated. Online condolences may be made to springhopefh.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Hazel Odelle Edwards Jefferys please visit our Sympathy Store.

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