Marjorie "Midge" Jeffery, 96, died peacefully on August 29, 2025, at Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Born on September 13, 1928, in Norwalk, CT, Marjorie was the daughter of Donald Lyons and Mary Elizabeth Abernathy. She was married on June 6, 1948, to Clarence Edwin Jeffery, who preceded her in death in 2000. They shared over 51 years of marriage and four children whom they raised in Norwalk, CT and Mt. Upton, NY. Marjorie was also predeceased by her siblings, Mary, Donald, and Audrey.

She is survived by her children, John Jeffery (Billie), Ransom Twp, PA, William Jeffery, Holmesville, NY, (daughter-in-law, Audrey Jeffery, Sidney, NY), James Jeffery (Alberta), Grandville, MI, and Patricia Jackson (Tom), Lexington, SC, as well as 15 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Lovingly called "Midge" by family and friends, she survived all those she knew and loved in her youth. Midge loved Shirley Temple, music, bird watching, Yorkshire terriers, and spending time with her family and friends. She worked on staff in the Mt. Upton Central School system for several years and then at Amphenol in Sidney, NY from which she retired. Her pride and joy were her children, and her greatest love was her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

She was a member of Heritage Baptist Church, Clarks Summit, PA and a former member of First Baptist Church of Sidney, NY where she came to know Christ in 1972 and grew in her relationship with Him. Her unwavering decision to follow God shaped the rest of her life.

A celebration of life service will be held on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 11 am at the First Baptist Church of Sidney, NY. Friends may call beginning at 10 am at the church. Burial will be at the discretion of the family in Maplewood Cemetery, Mt. Upton.

The family would like to thank all those who cared for and treated Marjorie during her final years, including Dr. Lisa Robertson, the staff of Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, and Compassionate Care Hospice. We praise God for giving her to us for so many years and for the testimony of God's grace in her life and ours. To God be the glory.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Marjorie's honor to: 1) Heritage Baptist Church, 415 Venard Rd., Clarks Summit, PA 18411 [https://wearehbc.com/giving/]; and 2) Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, 1101 Vine St., Scranton, PA 18510 [https://elanseniorlife.org/donate/donate-to-elan-gardens-senior-living/].