BRIDGEVILLE - Esther Irene Jefferson passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at Christiana Care Health Systems.
She was born in Easton, Md., on Sunday, Apr. 29, 1951, daughter of the late, Charles and Esther Klein.
Mrs. Jefferson was employed for 28 years at Rapa Scrapple, in Bridgeville, retiring four years ago. She loved to travel, and was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion, and the VFW, both in Seaford. Mrs. Jefferson was also a member of the Moose Lodge, in Seaford. Her most cherished moments, however, were those spent with her family; especially her adored grandchildren. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and she will be deeply missed by everyone who was blessed to know her.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Jefferson was preceded in death by her brother, John Elms; and her sister, Faye Drinks. She is survived by her beloved husband of 44 years, Norman Jefferson; her son, Brian and his wife, Amy; her daughter, Jenn Berlin and her husband, Jon; her grandchildren, Riley Jefferson, Camden Jefferson, and Daniel Berlin; and her numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, May 8, 2017, at 2 p.m., at Union United Methodist Church, 2 N. Laws St., Bridgeville, where friends may visit, beginning at 1 p.m.
Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Bridgeville.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Mrs. Jefferson's memory to St. Judes Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or www.stjude.org
Please visit Mrs. Jefferson's Life Memorial Webpage, and sign her online guestbook at www.parsellfuneral homes.com