Beverly S. Jeffries' Obituary
Beverly "Bev" S. Jeffries, age 83, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at her home in Ocean View, DE. She was born on November 4, 1936 in Chambersburg, PA, daughter of the late Wayne Shearer and Elizabeth Corinne (Pike) Shetler.
Beverly graduated from Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring, MD. After graduating high school, she attended the Washington School for Secretaries where she won a scholarship for her shorthand skills. She held jobs with Fisher Scientific, General Motors, Oldsmobile, State Farm, Montgomery County Public Schools and the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. She was a faithful, long-time member of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Silver Spring, MD and Community Lutheran Church in Frankford, DE. She joyfully sang in church choirs. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend.
In addition to her parents, Beverly was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 63 years, Edwin E. Jeffries, Jr. and her brother, Larry. She is survived by her sister, Ilene; her sons: Jim Jeffries, Tim Jeffries and John Jeffries and her six grandchildren: Ryan, Sarah, Miranda, Hannah, Leah and Jenna.
Due to the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic, services will be private.
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