Bessie Jefferson-Williams
October 1, 1925 - September 12, 2020
On September 12, 2020, Bessie Jefferson-Williams passed away peacefully in her sleep. She was 94 years old. A lifelong Sarasota native. Bessie was the Mother of 8 children. She volunteered for over 25 years at All Faiths Food Bank, known there as " Miss Bessie". Bessie was predeceased by her husband Hubert Jefferson. She is survived by her 8 children, Evelyn Gray, Diane Glueck, Penny Unus, Shelly Jefferson, Linda Dorman, Robert Jefferson, Sclinda Kennedy, and Allen Jefferson; 16 Grandchildren, 31 Great Grandchildren, and 10 Great Great Grandchildren. The viewing will be held at Toale Brothers on Orange Ave. on Thursday Sept. 17, 2020 from 6-8pm. The funeral and burial service will be held at Bethany Baptist Church on Friday September 18, 2020 at 10am. Toale Brothers Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
On September 12, 2020, Bessie Jefferson-Williams passed away peacefully in her sleep. She was 94 years old. A lifelong Sarasota native. Bessie was the Mother of 8 children. She volunteered for over 25 years at All Faiths Food Bank, known there... View Obituary & Service Information