Bertha Marie Jefferis

Bertha Marie Jefferis, age 93, of Iola, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2015, at Windsor Place, Iola, Kansas. She was born April 19, 1922, the daughter of Everett and Cora (Schurer) Fults. Bertha married Leonard Earl Jefferis on April 19, 1941 in Iola, Kansas. They made their home for over 50 years, on a farm south of Moran, until Earl's death. Bertha later moved from the farm to Iola, where she provided before and after school child care for several local families. In later years, Bertha worked as a volunteer at the Allen County Hospital. Due to family health this past year, Bertha resided at Windsor Place. She loved everyone whom helped with her care. She left behind to cherish her memory, her four children, Jerry Jefferis and wife Kathleen of Paola, Kansas; Rollin Jefferis and wife Darlene of Spring Hill, Kansas; and Jim Jefferis and wife Shirley of Moran, Kansas; Colleen Bagnall of Iola, Kansas; nine grandchildren Angie, Melissa, Joe, James, Wayne, Darin, Lorinda, Marlene, and Alana; many great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Bertha is preceded in death by her parents, Everett and Cora Fults; husband, Leonard Earl Jefferis on November 1, 1993; two brothers and one sister; and a grandson. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Friday, September 25, 2015 at the Feuerborn Family Funeral Service Chapel in Moran, Kansas, burial to follow in the Moran Cemetery. The family will greet friends at 9:30 a.m., prior to the funeral service. Memorial contributions may be made to Windsor Place, 600 E. Garfield, Iola, Kansas, 66749. You may send your condolences to the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com