Shirley Almira Jefferson

Mrs. Jefferson was an independent woman and a faithful helpmate to her pastor husband at the same time. I'm glad to see so many of her achievements listed in this obituary so that they can be recognized and remembered as part of her legacy. Shirley's gifts were freely given at Liverpool First United Methodist Church, where she performed (in the old-fashioned way) as almost an auxiliary minister, managing weddings and overseeing activities. My children will remember her as the inspiration...

We first knew Shirley and Milton when Hal had a summer pastorate at Sheldrake Chapel and Shirley and Milt were at the Trumansburg UMC. They took us under their wing. We then continued to know them when we returned to the old CNY Conference from pastorates in Boston and Kansas City. We admired Shirley's community involvement as well as her UMC leadership.

Sorry and sad to know that Shirley has passed, but also know she is with Milton. We have known them since 1967 when we moved here and became members of LFUMC. Shirley has accomplished so much personally and in her community. She will be missed by so many, and Bob and I. We are blessed to have known her and Milton. We are thinking of her family and friends.

In loving memory of a gracious lady