Peggy Covington Jefferson, 97, born November 29, 1925, in Martinsville, Virginia. She passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, December 29, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter E., and Bula Waid Covington; husband of 63 years, Eldon Knight Jefferson; son-in-law, Gary M. Kendall; two sisters and two brothers.
She is survived by daughters, Sharon J. Henderson (Jerry), Sheila K. Dunning (Buzzy), Susan J. Hensley (Steve); grandchildren, Darren Henderson (Marianne), Lynda Rostar (Jimmy), Courtney Davies (Ben), Amanda Henderson (Mike), Ryan Kendall (Heather), Ross Kendall (Danielle), Daniel Hensley (Heather), Catherine Burke (Bill), and 15 great-grandchildren.
She was a lifelong member of Horsepasture Christian Church.
The family wishes to express deep appreciation and gratitude to Marcella Dalton, Susan Penn, Angela Wade, Danielle Widener, and Leslie Williams for their faithful and loving care of our mother.
A private family graveside service will be followed by visitation from 2-3 p.m. at Horsepasture Christian Church on Saturday, January 7, 2023.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorials be made to Spencer-Penn Centre or charity of your choice.
Norris Funeral Services, Martinsville, VA is serving the Jefferson family. Online condolences may be made at norrisfuneral.com.
