Margie Marie Ellington Jefford, 91, of Friendswood, Texas passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023, with her family by her side. She was born May 1, 1932, in Paragould, Arkansas to Ausburn Ellington and Myrtle Wood.
Margie was a member of the garden club, craft club, art group, bunco group, and travel club, and loved traveling all over the world with her grandson. She loved playing games including Catan and Bunko and enjoyed reading. Grew up in Batesville, Arkansas on Harrison Street and moved to Friendswood, Texas 60 years ago, with her husband. Together, with their daughter, they operated Ron’s Crispy Fried Chicken. They later sold the business to Churches Fried Chicken in 1985. Along with her husband, her mission was to protect and provide for her family. She was a very giving person and supported her family with all her being.
Survivors include her daughter, Gale Jefford of Friendswood, Texas; and granddaughter, Lauren Mortensen.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, V.L. Jefford, Jr.; and grandson, Michael Mortensen.
Graveside services will begin at 12:00 p.m. Friday, September 29, 2023, at Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 am-12:00 pm Friday, September 29, 2023, at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home.
