Mary Robert Lloyd Jeffers

Mary Robert Lloyd Jeffers Passed away peacefully on June 2, 2007. She was born on April 17, 1935 in Lebanon, TN. After her marriage to Clifton R. Jeffers, Esq., Oct. 1, 1960, they moved to San Francisco. Mary graduated cum laude with a major in political science from Tennessee State University. She earned a master of arts in political science and pursued post-graduate study at Wayne State University and the University of California, Berkeley. Mary spent 35 years as a professor at the College of San Mateo, where she was the first African-American professor hired by the college. She served as chair of the Political Science Department at the college for many years. Mrs. Jeffers was a long-time member of the Third Baptist Church in San Francisco, where she was active in many organizations. She chaired the Civic and Social Action Committee and established the church's fast permanent library. Mary was an avid reader and encouraged others to read. Some of the civic and social affiliations included the following organizations: the Democratic Party, the San Francisco Black Leadership Forum, Life Member of the NAACP, and the San Francisco Chapter of Jack and Jill of America. Mary is survived by her beloved husband of 47 years, Clifton; their devoted son, Kwame; two sisters-in-law, Eliza Talbert and Akola Powell; two cousins, Geneva McDonald and Emma Hall; a host of nieces, nephews and dear friends who lovingly remember her. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 9, 2007, 11:00 a.m. at the Third Baptist Church, 1399 McAllister St., SF. Interment at Cypress Lawn Memorial Park, in Colma, CA. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations be made to the American Cancer Society or the Museum of the African Diaspora in San Francisco. THE BRYANT MORTUARY 635 Fulton Street 415/861-4559 www.bryantmortuary.com