Valerie O. Jefferson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Valerie Ometta Jefferson the daughter of the later Booker Bagley and Irma Johnson was born on August 1, 1949 and departed this life on October 15, 2020. Valerie attended the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School, Pulaski Jr. High School and Chester High School. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, currently St. Katherine Drexel, Chester, PA. Valerie was previously employed by Swarthmore College for 25 years before retiring in 2015. Valerie was married to the Later Rodney Jefferson, Sr. and through their union were blessed with four children. Valerie was a devoted mother, grandmother and loved by her extended family. She leaves to cherish her memory 3 sons, Rodney Jefferson (Angela) of Folcroft, PA, Chris Jefferson and Jamar Jefferson of Chester, PA and one daughter Yolanda Jefferson of Folcroft, PA. Four grandchildren, Christopher Jefferson, Christian Jefferson, Crystal (Muffin) Jefferson and Chrisayer Jefferson and seven great grandchildren. One sister Evola Johnson, Upland, PA, one brother Oliver Johnson, Chester, PA, one Uncle Wayne (Jan) Guy, Chester, PA and a host of cousins and other family and friends. Pre-deceased by two sisters Celestine Bond and Oliva Johnson. You were there when we took our first steps and went unsteadily across the floor. You pushed and prodded: encouraged and guided, until our steps touch us out the door. You worry now, are they ok? Is there more you could have done? As we walk the path of our unknown You wonder, “Where have my children gone?” Where we are is where you have led us, with your special love you showed us a way, to believe in ourselves and the decisions we make. Taking on the challenge of life day-to-day. And where we go you can be sure; in spirit you shall never be alone. For where you are is what matters most to us, because to us that will always be home. The Jefferson Family

Valerie O. Jefferson

August 1, 1949 - October 15, 2020