Mildred Lydia (Neu) Jeffers 1925-2017

NEU, JEFFERS, YOUNG, PROENNEKE, HENDERSON, HOAGLIN, CHRISTY

Posted By: Volunteer - Rich Lowe
Date: 2/22/2017 at 13:44:25

Mildred Lydia (Neu) Jeffers, 91, of Dallas, TX formerly of Farmington, IA, passed away February 2, 2017, at her home.

She was born October 30, 1925, in Farmington, IA, the daughter of George and Lydia Neu. On July 23, 1960, she married Merlyn “Pete' Jeffers.

Survivors include one daughter, Mary (John) Young of Red Oak, TX; one : son, Jon (Pam Christy) Jeffers of Farmington, IA; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Lydia, husband Merlyn, two siblings in infancy, two brothers, Robert Neu and Herbert Neu, and three sisters, Viola Proenneke, Verna Henderson and Freda Hoaglin.

Mildred graduated from Farmington High School. She was a member of Farmington United Methodist Church all her life and a member of Chapter O, P.E.O. since 1949. She was employed at Farmington Co-Operative Creamery for 19 years, she assisted her husband with his milk route business for 20 years and then worked part-time at local insurance businesses for 20 years.

According to her wishes her body has been cremated.

Friends may call after 1:00 p.m., Friday, April 21, 2017, Schmitz Funeral Home in Farmington, IA, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. that evening.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Farmington United Methodist Church with Pastor Mike Elrod officiating.

Following the memorial service a private family burial will be held at Greenglade Cemetery and a meal will follow at the church.

The Schmitz Funeral Home in Farmington is assisting the family with the arrangements:

Source: Van Buren County Register, Keosauqua, IA, 16 Feb. 2017