Norma Ruth Jefferson

She is preceded in death by her parents, Jesse Lee Jefferson and Amelia Stock Jefferson; brother, Stephen Herbert Jefferson (Anita), sister, Helen Jefferson Ragas (Felix), and nephew, Stephen Michael Jefferson (Sandi).

Norma is survived by her 4 loving nieces, Jane Ragas Sherman (Dave), Eileen Ragas Boudreau (Tony), Lisa Ragas Laurendine (Tommy), and Paula A. Ragas (Rhonda). She is also survived by her cousin, Janice Morford of Germantown, TN, 9 great-nieces and nephews, and 10 great-great-nieces and nephews.

Norma graduated from Our Lady of Good Counsel High School as class valedictorian and went on to work for Shell Oil Co. until her retirement. She was an active member of St. Louis King of France Parish, participating in the Busy Bees and Altar Society clubs. She loved bringing her family to her vacation home in Bay St. Louis, MS.

The family would like to thank all of her caregivers at Fidelis Residential Home, especially Gwen and Sharon.

“As the sun slowly sets on the horizon, we bid a fine adieu to Norma Ruth Jefferson.”

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Metairie, LA. Visitation will be held from 11AM-1PM with a Funeral Mass to begin at 1PM. Interment will follow at St. Patrick #3 Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org