Mary Dell Jefferson, 76, of Orange, TX, departed this life on Friday, January 8, 2016.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M., at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, on Saturday, January 16, 2016. Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M., at the church. Burial will follow at Magnolia Memorial Gardens Cemetery, under the direction of Calvary Mortuary Staff.

Her love and memories will remain in the hearts of her sons, John Jefferson, Jr. (Debra), Charles Jefferson, Sr. (Pamela) and Marcus Jefferson, Sr. (Yolanda); daughters, Sarah Jefferson Simon and Bernice Jefferson (Randall); brothers, Lindell Steverson (Helen) and Vernon Steverson (Dorothy); 16 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, loved ones, and friends.