Barbara Ann Davis-Jefferson

Barbara Ann Davis-Jefferson entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 after a long illness at the age of 74. She was a native of Plaquemine, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Beloved wife of the late Elton Glenn Jefferson, Sr. Devoted mother of Elton Glenn Jefferson, Jr. Loving daughter of the late Annie Lou Mulmore-Harris and Clarence Davis. Stepdaughter of Betsy Davis. Sister of Cora Carter, Ida Mulmore-Baudy, Eula Brown Lynch, Marion (Lionel) Bouton, Gewayne Mumphrey, Trudy Jordan, Shelita Davis, Mercedes Harris, Lee Edward (Sharon) Harris, Jr., Terry R. (Vanessa) Harris, Sr. and the late Myra Davis, Ivy Decou, Curtis Royal and Arnold Harris. Adopted sister of Katherine (Henry) Bass. Devoted cousin of Kathleen Handy, Jennifer Handy-Bennett and Sherlin Handy-Watson. Godmother of Jackie Royal; also survived by 9 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers, and members of The City of Love Church, Little Zion Baptist Church #3, Mt. Hermon Baptist Church, Fifth African Baptist Church, Pillar of Purpose Ministry Church of God and Christ and First Shiloh Baptist Church; priest and parishioners of St. Peter Claver Catholic Church and all neighboring churches; employees of North Ridge Community Center, Compressed Air Systems, DHH/Medicaid, Dept. of Children and Family Service, J M Smuckers, Jobbers Oil Transport Co. Inc., and Stranco, Inc. are invited to attend the Funeral Service at DAVIS MORTUARY SERVICE, 6820 WESTBANK EXPRESSWAY MARRERO, LA on Thursday, July 17, 2014 at 10:00a.m. Pastor Norman Smith, III of Little Zion Baptist Church #3, officiating Visitation will begin at 9:00a.m. until service time at the above named parlor. Interment: Restlawn Park Cemetery-Avondale, LA To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.