Rev. Helen Rose Jefferson

Rev. Helen Rose Jefferson, age 85, of Richmond, departed this life on May 23, 2026. She is survived by five sons, John (Gail), Curtis (Linda), Tony (Treda), Theodore (Cheryl) and Michael (Nicole) Jefferson; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren; one sister, Doris Shannon; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; two sisters-in-law, Landonia Fitzgerald and Georgia Paige; other relatives and friends. 

Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue, where Rev. Jefferson can be viewed on Friday, May 29, 2026, from 10:00am to 8:00pm. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at 12noon, at Second Baptist Church, 1400 Idlewood Avenue, where remains will lie in state one hour prior to the funeral time. Dr. James Harris, Pastor, officiating. Interment, private. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the church at 11:45am on Saturday. 

The family is asking everyone to please omit flowers.

Online condolences can be made at www.jenkinsjr.com.