Magnolia Jefferson Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Magnolia Jefferson (Syracuse, New York), who passed away on September 14, 2019 at the age of 99. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Willie Jefferson, Sr.; and her sons, Andrew Lee Christian and Willie Jefferson, Jr.. She is survived by: her children, Ruby Whitney, Bobbie Newson (Percy), Vera Camacho (Carmello), Carolyn Jefferson, Diann Jefferson, Patricia Stanley (Tony), Ezzard Jefferson and Robert Jefferson (Minnie); her daughter-in-law Willie Mae Bender Christian; and her sisters, Dessie Johnson (Lamar) and Georga Henderson. She is also survived by 35 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren, and 13 great great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews.