Wilma Jeffers

Wilma Jean Jeffers, 87, passed away on June 22, 2021.  Wilma was born on July 14, 1933 in the coal mining community of Norma, Tennessee.  In 1954, Wilma married Kermit Jeffers.  Then in 1961, they moved to Athens, GA.  Wilma owned and operated Wilma’s Beauty Salon for over 40 years and after retiring as a hair stylist worked at Lord and Stephens Funeral Home as a greeter, which she dearly loved.  She loved her friends and customers and made many friendships over the years.   Wilma always wore a smile and would go out of her way to help anyone in need.  She was of the Baptist faith.

Wilma was the daughter of the late Rev. Roy Lowe and Mary Elizabeth Lowe.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kermit R. Jeffers and brothers, Ralph W. Lowe and Hank H. Lowe.

Survivors include her sons, Gary Jeffers (Lynne) of Danielsville, Bruce Jeffers (Kim) of Winterville, Tony Jeffers (Gaye) of Watkinsville and John Jeffers of Athens; sister, Phyllis Jane Marcum of Clinton, TN; 9 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren

The family will receive friends at Lord and Stephens, EAST, Sunday, June 27, 2021 from 2:00 until 3:30 PM. Graveside services will follow at 4:00 PM at Athens Memory Gardens, GA with Rev. Ray Finger officiating.

Memorials may be made to Developmental Disabilities Ministries ddmga.org .

Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens, GA, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com