Carolyn A. Jeffers

Carolyn Ann Logan-Jeffers, born to Thomas (Joe) and Elgie Davis Logan on May 18, 1947, in Philadelphia, PA, passed away at home on December 26, 2025. Carolyn was educated and graduated from the Ridley Township School District. She was a member of the basketball, softball and field hockey team. She was raised by her grandmother, Sister Celine Davis, therefore, she was constantly in Church. At a very young age she became a mascot for the Junior Choir and later became pianist for the Sunday School Choir. Carolyn attended the First Baptist Church of Fairview where she was baptized in 1960 by Rev. Charles R. Cunningham. She was a member of the Junior Choir, Young Adult Choir, Ford Ensemble and the Hollman Choir. She also served as Church Clerk, Asst Church Clerk, Financial Secretary, Vacation Bible School teacher and President of the Flower Club. Carolyn demonstrated a strong passion and talent for singing. Throughout her academic years, she performed both as a soloist with the School Choir and Glee Club and was also a member of a vocal ensemble known as “The Foxettes”. She not only ministered at her home church, as a soloist, but Carolyn was also a member of the Dandridge Choral Ensemble, of Philadelphia and Vicinity, under the direction of Ann Swain Clarke. Her favorite songs were “I Won’t Complain” and “Oh, I Want to See Him,” and her preferred scriptures were 1 Corinthians 15:51-58 and Psalm 27. Carolyn was employed at the Insurance Company of North America (INA), Philadelphia, PA from 1966 to 1969. She then became the Executive Secretary at Sun Oil Refinery, Marcus Hook, PA from 1969 through 1989. She remained in this position until her health declined and later retired at the age of 65. Carolyn married Robert Tyrone Jeffers on October 10, 1970. Their marriage was blessed with two sons: Robert Tyrone Jeffers, Jr. and Todd Darnell Jeffers. Carolyn was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed traveling, especially to Bermuda, cruising with the Gans, and watching her favorite Soap Opera, “General Hospital”. Carolyn was predeceased by her parents, Elgie Davis Logan and Thomas (Joe) Logan; her grandmother, Celine Davis; her brothers, Thomas, Joseph and Barry Logan; and her precious son, Todd Jeffers. In addition to her husband, Robert Tyrone Jeffers, Sr. (Jeff), and her son, Robert Tyrone Jeffers, Jr. (Robbie), Carolyn is survived by four grandsons: Corey Caulk, Robbie and Jahad Jeffers, and Phomir Brown; two granddaughters: Ny’Asia and Niya Jeffers; one great-grandson, Xion Caulk; three godchildren: Stephanie Robinson, India Tilghman, and Justin Jenkins; and one aunt, Naomi Burns of Chicago, IL. She also leaves to cherish her memory many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Special thanks to her niece, Karen (Missy) Chambers, the remaining “Fab 4” friends—Joyce Gans, Irma Mason and Laura Robinson and her dedicated nurse and friend, Orlena (Lena) Walker. She is also missed by her loving pet, Bandit.

Carolyn A. Jeffers

May 18, 1947 - December 26, 2025