Mrs. Mary Frances Gerard Jefferson, age 87, a resident of Pocosin Road, Washington, died Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, at her home. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, at Everett’s Church of Christ, followed by a funeral service at the church at 3:30 p.m. Arrangements are by Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington.