Lucille Holifield Jefcoat

Lucille Holifield Jefcoat, age 105, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 13, 2023, surrounded by her children and extended family. Lucille, most affectionately known as Granny, was born on January 12, 1918 in Laurel, MS to Jackson Joshua Holifield and Virgie Magnolia Wade, and step-mother, Mellie Holifield. She had two sisters, Allegra Welch and Jacqueline “Jackie” Davis. Lucille married JB Jefcoat on June 24, 1939, and they raised three incredible children, Peggy Ann Branson, Jackson Pat Jefcoat, and Joe Bruce Jefcoat. Granny will be remembered for her love of gardening, hosting Sunday dinners for her family, especially her apple pie, cheering on her Atlanta Braves, and her unwavering commitment in serving Big Creek Baptist Church. Lucille was predeceased by her parents, siblings, and nephew Al Davis. She is survived by her three children: Peggy (Chuck, deceased), Pat (Becky), and Joe (Karen); five grandchildren: Micah Dean Thomson (Kimberly), Portia Lea Alexander (Scott), April Diane Parker (Tim), Carrie Rebecca Kitchens, and Joshua Bruce Jefcoat (Jessica); thirteen great-grandchildren: Natalea Thomson Daams (Dustin), MaryLacy Thompson Briggs (Jake), Micah Dean Thomson II, James Lee Alexander (Megan), Anna Gale Alexander, Lucas Scott Alexander, Jana Parker Orcutt (Mike), Jackson Timothy Parker (Lani), Sydney Doggett (Lance), Casey Kitchens, Emily Kitchens, Ella Jefcoat, and Avery Jefcoat; and four great great grandchildren: Olivia Clark Briggs, Mason Thomas Briggs, Deklan Scott Alexander, and Sophie Nora Orcutt. Services will be held at Memory Chapel Funeral Home in Laurel on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Visitation will begin at 12:30 p.m. and the service will follow at 2:00 p.m., with burial to follow at Big Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Officiating the service will be the pastor of Big Creek Baptist Church, Rev. Adam Sloan, and the pastor of Salem Heights Baptist Church, Rev. Brent Benson. Pallbearers will be Scott Alexander, Lucas Alexander, Lee Alexander, Josh Jefcoat, Tim Parker, and Mike Orcutt. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Big Creek Baptist Church, Lucille’s lifelong church family To sign the online guest book, visit www.memorychapellaurel.com.

Lucille Holifield Jefcoat

January 12, 1918 - May 13, 2023