Corita Charlsetta "Pooh Bear" Jefferson

Corita Charlsetta "Pooh Bear" Jefferson

Corita Jefferson Obituary

Published by W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home from Sep. 12 to Sep. 16, 2008.
JEFFERSON, Miss Corita Charlsetta "Pooh Bear," born June 3, 1972 to Argorita Reese "Tuggie" of 2614 Redwood, Richmond, Va. She quietly entered eternal rest on September 10, 2008. She leaves to cherish her memory three children, Anthony Depriest Jefferson, Champayne Argorita Jefferson and Mr. Levon Antonio Murray; her devoted mother, Mrs. Argorita Reese; and devoted stepfather of 17 years, Mr. Robert J. Reese; grandparents, Mr. Herman Tyler Sr. and Mrs. Alice J. Tyler; stepgrandmother, Mrs. Betty Tyler; father, Cornelius C. Jefferson; uncles, Leonard, Renaldo, Prince, William, Wesley and Herman Tyler Jr.; aunts, Felicia (T.K.), Monalesa, Patrena, Correna Tyler; devoted, Charlene Venable, Sharon, Sylvia and Sheila Jefferson; and devoted friend, Dorshell Williams; great-great aunt, Doris M. Lewis; five great-uncles, five great-aunts and a host of other relatives and friends. Her remains rest at the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home, 2700 North Ave. Funeral services will be conducted at the Watkins Community Chapel, 2701 Garland Avenue, on Wednesday, September 17, at 2 p.m. Rev. James Lewis Jr. officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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March 21, 2009

Lekesha Jefferson posted to the memorial.

September 16, 2008

Tracey Hansom posted to the memorial.

September 16, 2008

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Lekesha Jefferson

March 21, 2009

Rita thank you for being a loving sister to me and I will miss you very much. I know you're watching over me and I love you. To my neice and nephews I'm always here for you just call. My condolences to the father,Cornelious Jefferson and the rest of the Jefferson family. Love your sister Kesha

Tracey Hansom

September 16, 2008

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

From the staff of W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home

September 16, 2008

We present this guestbook to you with deepest compassion and with our sincerest expression of sympathy.

Neachelle Tyler

September 13, 2008

In loving memory of my dear cousin. I will truly miss you. To my cousins and aunt Tuggie, please accept my sincere condolences. So sorry for your loss. May God bless You.
Love
Chelle

Lorraine Jones

September 13, 2008

In loving memory of a sweet and kind niece. Your smile will forever rest in my heart. You will be missed dearly. To the children and Tuggie please take comfort in knowing that there is another Guardian Angel to watch over you. May God bless and keep you all in perfect peace.
Love Lorraine

MONIQUE COLEMAN

September 12, 2008

RITA WAS A LOVING PERSON, GREAT MOM AND DAWN GOOD CARD PLAYER. TO HER THREE WONDERFUL KIDS, ALWAYS REMEMBER YOUR MOMTHER LOVES YOU DEARLY. MY CONDOLENCES IS WITH THE FAMILY AS YOU GREIVE.

Frank aka chuck Smith

September 12, 2008

She was a good mom,lovingperson and love playingcards,lottery,we talk all the time about life. She always talk about her kids,playing with them,listening to music with them.She will always be in my heart. GodBless,Kids,Mom,Dad, and Family.Love chuck her buddy.

C0-WORKERS OF CORNELIUS JEFFERSON

September 12, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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