Ophelia Jeter Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Ophelia Jeter (Centralia, Illinois), born in Gates, Tennessee, whose life came to an end on December 17, 2024 at the age of 91, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ophelia Jeter to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Archie Bradford and Mildred Bradford (Byrd); and her children, Barbara Burns, Johnell Burns, Jerry Burns, Julian Burns and Jarice Burns.
She is survived by: her children, Mildred Burns of Phoenix, AZ, Elder Joseph Burns (Cathy) of Mt. Vernon, IL, Earice Burns (Necia) of Cleveland, Ohio, Earlando Burns of Phoenix, AZ, Areta Cummings (Floyd) of Douglasville, GA and Darren Burns of Centralia, IL.; her siblings, Archie Bradford (Lois) of Spokane, WA, Opal Dietzel (Paul) of Everett, WA, Ruby Bradford of Ripley, TN, Creasy Reed of Ripley, TN and Lawrence Bradford (Romi) of Federal Way, WA; her granddaughter Ava Burns of Phoenix, AZ; and her caregivers, Marva Clemons of Centralia and Lisa Coleman of Centralia. She is also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, other relatives, and special cousins.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 28th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the First Apostolic Church (1202 S Poplar St, Centralia, IL 62801-4754). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 28th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to be made to the family and will be accepted by the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home at 235 North Sycamore Street in Centralia, IL 62801 (618) 532-3523, who is honored to help the family prepare, celebrate and honor Ophelia's remarkable life.
