Sandy Level……….Barbara Burton Jefferson, age 76 of Sandy Level died Friday, April 29, 2016 at Autumn Care Nursing and Rehab Center in Altavista.
Born May 30, 1939 in Halifax County, she was a daughter of the late William Wesley Burton and Hessie Crews Burton. She was a member of Sandy Level Baptist Church and was a former employee of Klopman. She enjoyed flowers, flower gardening, being outdoors, cooking and sewing.
She is survived by her husband, John "Poss" Elbert Jefferson, Sr. of the residence; one son, Jerry Glenn Dawson of Hurt; one daughter, Sherby D. Slaughter and husband, Frank of Walterboro, SC; one brother, John Wesley Burton and wife, Rebecca of Nathalie; one sister, Linda Saunders and husband, Louis of Evington; three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Memorial services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 2, 2016 at Sandy Level Baptist Church by Pastor Kendell Smith.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 10 to 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 2, 2016 at Sandy Level Baptist Church.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.