We regret to announce the passing of Mrs. Janice Josephine Jeffries.

Our beloved woman of God--- mother, sister, and friend entered eternal rest on November 17, 2021.

Celebration of Life for Mrs. Janice Josephine Jeffries of Milledgeville, Georgia will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at The Augustus Austin Memorial Chapel of Peoples Funeral Home 950 N Clark Street Milledgeville, Georgia. Superintendent Dr. E.D. Brown, Sr. will officiate. The interment will follow at the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery on Monday, November 22, 2021.

Josephine was born on August 22, 1948 in Baldwin County to the parentage of Mr. Cowan Finney and Esther Mae Davis Finney who both preceded her in death.

She was also preceded in death by one sister, Mrs. Ollie Mae Austin of Akron, Ohio, and the love of her life and husband, Mr. Robert Lee Jeffries after 43 years of marriage.

Josephine was a sociable, loving and outgoing woman who was personable, and made a friend everywhere she went. Abounding in love, she gave of herself freely to others, She enjoyed spending personal time with God, her family, giving motherly advice to younger people, singing, creating decorative floral arrangements, interior decorating, reading, sewing, and cooking. She dedicated her life to Christ at an early age and served in various capacities at several churches throughout the years. She worked at Central State Hospital in Healthcare for many years before leaving the workplace to care for her family full-time and work alongside her husband in a family-owned business. Josephine was loving and supportive to all she fellowshipped with and a multitude of charity organizations. Josephine was a member of the Boddie Junior High Class of 1966.

She leaves to cherish her memory, two daughters, Mrs. Monica Reeves and Mrs. Christina (Gregory) Edwards of Milledgeville, Georgia. Five sisters, Mrs. Ruby Henderson, Ms. Dora Finney, Mrs. Estella Nickelson, Mrs. Sherry (Bobby) Richardson, and Mrs. Ester Mae (Charles) Bowen of Columbus, Georgia. Two sisters in-laws, Mrs. Shirley Stevens and Mrs. Lizzie May Green both of Monticello, Georgia.

Three grandchildren, Jessica Ann Edwards, Paul Robert Reeves III, and Aaliyah Hill, also a loving host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

The family will receive guest at the home of one of her daughters, Mrs. Christina (Gregory) Edwards of 164 Helen Circle Milledgeville, Georgia 31061 in the days prior to the service during the hours of 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Social distancing is expected. Mask are required and encouraged for all non vaccinated visitors.

Express condolences, your thoughts and prayers to the family @ www.peoplesfuneralhomemilledgeville.com

Peoples Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.