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Shelia Wynn Jefferson, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025.
A homegoing celebration will be on Monday, June 30, 2025 at 12:00 Noon at White Rock Baptist Church, 401 Florida Avenue Lynchburg, Virginia with Rev. Ricky Hailstock officiating. A floating public visitation will be Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg Chapel at 2:00P.M. until 5:00P.M. Interment will be held following service at the Baptist Cemetery.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is serving the family.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
220 Breezewood Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24502

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