Pallbearers

Family and Friends

Floral Bearers

Family and Friends

Acknowledgement

We, the family of Mrs. Dorothy Reese Jefferson, would like to thank each

of you for the many acts of kindness shown to us during our time of

bereavement. May God continue to bless each of you with His love, grace,

and mercy.

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Services Entrusted To:

Mrs. Dorothy Reese Jefferson June 11, 1940 – August 2, 2020

Mrs. Dorothy Reese Jefferson ~LIVE --- LOVE --- LAUGH~

“LIVE --- LOVE --- LAUGH” is a phrasal philosophy which guided the vibrant life of Dorothy Reese

Jefferson. The charmingly bouncing baby girl was born into the ten member family of the late Jack and Alberta

Gilmore Reese on June 11, 1940, in Columbia, South Carolina. She was the fifth child of the ten children.

She attended the public schools of Richland County, South Carolina, and was a proud member of the C.A.

Johnson Class of 1958. Dorothy furthered her education by attending the University of South Carolina, School

of Nursing, where she went on to pursue a rewarding career as a Registered Nurse. She began her career at the

old State Hospital, and later worked at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, where she retired in 2005.

Dorothy’s beautiful flight continued with her numerous involvements and affiliations. She was an active

member at St. Mark Baptist Church, where she served on the Pastor’s Aide, Health Ministry, and the Musical

Choir. She was a strong dedicated member of American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE),

reaching the level of Treasurer of AFGE National VA Council. Dorothy was also a devoted member of the Chi

Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated.

Mrs. Jefferson served on the board for the Reading, Arts, and Mathematics (RAM) Foundation, where she was

inducted as the first Life Board. The primary objectives of the RAM Foundation is: (1) provide a safe haven for

students (age 4-16), Monday-Friday 5 hours a day, for six weeks during the summer; (2) provide enrichment

activities to teach students how to become productive citizens of society; (3) increase the students’ reading and

math levels by 2% by summer’s end; (4) develop a good citizenship among students, their families, and their

communities; and (5) broaden the students awareness beyond the traditional environment and experiences.

Dorothy Jefferson loved to travel, as she was a world (literally) traveler and an avid bingo player. Dorothy was

truly the epitome of the philosophy, “LIVE --- LOVE --- LAUGH” for she did it all. Her legacy is an

inspiration and an encouragement to one striving to live the abundant life. Dorothy was preceded in death by:

her husband, Robert Jefferson; sons, Gerald Robinson and Maurice Jefferson.

Mrs. Dorothy Reese Jefferson leaves to cherish her precious memory: a loving son, Darryl Robinson; two

devoted daughters, Millicent (Mark) Ball and Cassandra (Jermaine) Sims; loving sisters, Myrtle Daniels, Katie

Robinson, and Melissa Penney; grandchildren, Arien Riley, Austin Robinson Moore, Genesis Robinson,

Maurice Robinson, John Jones, Jr., Chelsea Sims, Jasmine Sims, Wesley Sims, Kailah Staley, Rea Jefferson,

and Maurice Jefferson; daughter-in-law, Renee Jefferson; brother-in-law, Mack McCleary; sister/cousin,

Shirley Striblin; special friends, Shirley Reed, Sarah Evans, Karen Carradine, Alma Lee and all of the AFGE

members; a host of other nieces, nephews, and friends, all of whom will cherish her memory and the joy she

bought to their life.

Dorothy’s favorite Bible Verse –

“In my Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you.

I go to prepare a place for you.” - John 14:2

Bless you Mother, Mama, Sister, Aunt, Cousin, Soror, Nurse, and Friend.

Mrs. Jefferson, We Love You!!

After Glow

I’d like the memory of me

To be a happy one.

I’d like to leave an after glow

Of smiles when life is done.

I’d like to leave an echo

Whispering softly down the ways,

Of happy times and laughing times

And bright and sunny days.

I’d like the tears of those who grieve,

To dry before the sun

Of happy memories

That I leave when life is done.

- Author Unknown

Memories

A Service of Remembrance Reverend Reginald Johnson, Presiding

Thursday, August 6, 2020 – 1:00 p.m.

Leevy’s Funeral Home Chapel

1831 Taylor Street

Columbia, South Carolina

Prelude

Processional

Viewing …………………...………………………………….………………. Funeral Directors

Opening Selection………………………...….…………………..St. Mark Baptist Church Choir

Scriptures…….……..Old and New Testaments……………….…….Reverend Dr. Mary Stover Greater Faith United Missionary Baptist Church

Prayer of Comfort…………………………………………..………Reverend Reginald Johnson

Musical Selection.................................................................................Reverend Dr. Mary Stover

Poem…………………………………………………..…….Ms. Shiaquez Daniels, Great-niece

Remarks………………….. (Please limit to 2 minutes)

Reverend Dr. Mary Stover, RAM Foundation Founder

Mr. David Mollet, AFGE 5th District National President

Words of Comfort………………………………….……………….Reverend Reginald Johnson Pastor, St. Mark Baptist Church

Musical Selection………………………………….………………..Mrs. Melissa Penney, Sister

Committal

Benediction

Recessional

Postlude

Interment Memorial Gardens of Columbia

9301 Wilson Boulevard

Columbia, South Carolina

Memories

Memories