Jacquelyn B. Mefford, 88

July 03, 2025

 Jacquelyn B. Mefford, 88, of Niles, Mich., died Sunday, June 22, 2025, at her residence. 
Born Aug. 10, 1936, in Mt. Sterling, she was the daughter of the late Herldon and Grace Jewell Becraft. She was formerly employed as a school teacher and taught Spanish. 
Survivors include two children, John Michael (Pamela) Mefford of Elkhart, Ind., and Gregory Scott Mefford of Niles, Mich.; two grandchildren, Brookelin Mefford and Kristopher Gregory Scott Mefford; a great-grandson, Riley Hinds; and a great-granddaughter, Zoey Mefford. 
On July 6, 1957, she married John Paul Mefford. He preceded her in death May 21, 2020. 
In keeping with her wishes cremation will take place. A celebration of life gathering will be held noon-2 p.m. Saturday, July 26, at the Portage Prairie United Methodist Church on Orange Road, Niles, Mich., with a lunch to follow. Burial will be in the church cemetery. 
Elkhart Cremation Services is entrusted with her care.





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