West Branch, Iowa Mary Edith Jeffries, 83, of West Branch, died Sunday May, 25, 2008 at her home. Services will be held 10:30 AM on Friday May 30, 2008 at the West Branch United Methodist Church with Rev. Scot Patrick officiating. Visitation will be 3:00-7:00 PM on Thursday May 29, 2008 at the Henderson-Barker Funeral Home in West Branch. Burial will be in the West Branch Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.hendersonbarkerfuneralhome.com. Mary Edith was born June 28, 1924 in Iowa City, the daughter of George and Ruth Mosher Kirby. She graduated from West Liberty High School in 1941 and attended the Iowa City Business College. During World War II she worked as a secretary at the Muscatine County Courthouse and McGladrey Accounting in Cedar Rapids. She later worked as a secretary for the West Branch United Methodist Church and the West Branch State Bank. She was united in marriage to Kenneth Jeffries on March 17, 1946 in West Liberty. Mary Edith was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in West Branch, the West Branch Women's Federated Club and the West Branch United Methodist Church. She also enjoyed many local card groups and social groups. Mary Edith was an unofficial historian for family and communities. She was a faithful attendee of the many activities of her grandchildren. She is survived by three sons: Bruce (Peggy) Jeffries of West Branch, Craig Jeffries of West Branch, and Dale (Jan) Jeffries of Cedar Rapids. Also surviving are her grandchildren: Sam Jeffries (Jessica Cave), Luke (Alison) Jeffries, Katie Jeffries, Jacquie (Brandon) Albrecht, Kerri (Matt) Nash, and Curt Jeffries (Kellie Behrle), and one great granddaughter: Brooklyn Nash. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband: Kenneth in November 2007. Friday May 30, 2008, 10:30AM at West Branch United Methodist Church Click for Map and Directions Thursday May 29, 2008, 3:00 - 7:00PM at Henderson Barker Funeral Home Click for Map and Directions