Celebrating the Life and Legacy of
Elouise Jefferson
First Breath: April 27, 1946 ~ Last Smile: February 8, 2023
Life Celebration: 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 18, 2023 at True Vine Worship Center, 2400 Colonial Avenue, Waco, TX 76707
Pastor & Officiant: Reverend Donald E. Brown Eulogist: Reverend Ronnie Bryant
Elouise Jefferson was born on April 27, 1946, in Madisonville, to Lamar Jefferson and Ella Josey Lee. As a youth, she attended the Historic Marian Anderson High School and was a member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. She later moved to Mart for a period of time where she worked and lived with her mother and sister. Being big on family, she made her way to Waco where she raised her children. Her face would always light up with smiles and she had a hilarious sense of humor. She was affectionately known as the “Cool Cup Lady” in Trendwood River Oaks Apartments, as she ran her general store selling a variety of candies, chips and drinks, of which children from near and far came to experience her treats and infectious personality.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Lamar Jefferson and Ella Josey Lee; sister , Lillian McDaniel; husband of 37 years, Kenneth Wayne Alexander; son, Cedrick Jefferson; and grandson, Terrance Jefferson.
Elouise leaves to cherish her memories, sons, Edward Jefferson (Rose) of Waco, and Roderick Birks (Selma) of China Spring; daughters, Linda Brown (Donald), and LaShunda Birks both of Waco; brothers, James Jefferson (Maime) of Baton Rouge, LA and LaDon Jefferson (Ruby) of Houston; sisters, JoAnn McCoy of Bryan and Lisa Jefferson Hall (Craig) of Madisonville; and godson, Steve Clay of Houston.
She has adored a loving twelve grandchildren, Terrell (Jenae), LaTarsha, Shavone (DeMagio), LaKrisha, Fredrick Jr. (LaSonya), Cedrick, Tyrea, Dareicka, Ken’Dria, Antonio, Yasmine, and Maya; fifteen great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mama, we will always cherish you. May our Father in Heaven keep you safe and full of love! We will always remember your beautiful smile.
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I love you granny❤️
-LaKrisha Jefferson
Auntie, you will be missed and forever remembered. I love you.
My sweet mother I will truly miss you, today has been a tough day for me having to do what I did today. Thank love you Weezy until up again
Your daughter Linda
We will be praying for you and your family. First Lady. Love you!
My Condolences to Jefferson Family. You all are in my pray and my thoughts. Love You All
Sorry for your loss , love y’all
My condolences to the Jefferson family So Sorry for your loss , Praying 🙏 For the family. May she RIH.
My Deepest Condolences to the Jefferson Family. Elouise will be truly missed. You all are in my thoughts and prayers 🙏🏽.
Love 💕 Carrie M.
Thank You
Praying for the Family. Lord please give them strength
Mom keeping you in my prayers. Anytime you need me I’m just a phone call away. Stay stong love ya.
Sending my Condolences to the family on today!!
My deepest condolences and prayers for strength to the Jefferson’s during this time .
I surely do remember Ms Elouise from back when we lived in Trendwood !!
The Smith’s
Jackie
Stephanie
Clyde”Buddy”
Tiffhanie
Thank you for the opportunity to care for your loved one. You are in our thoughts and prayers.