Lesa Hope Jefferson

Rev. Lesa Hope Jefferson entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at the age of 57. She is a native of New Orleans. Rev. Jefferson was a retired New Orleans Public School Teacher after years of service. After Hurricane Katrina, she re-located to Dallas, Texas and worked several years in Dallas ISD , Nova Academy Charter School, Lancaster ISD and Arlington ISD. In January 2017, Lesa returned to New Orleans and worked at Eisenhower Algiers Charter School Association, and Delores T. Aaron and ReNew schools. She was the daughter of the late Rev. Dr. Leroy Cleveland Jefferson of Verret and Ethel R. Jefferson of New Orleans. She leaves to cherish her memory with sisters: Leila T. Jefferson and Dr. Lenetra L. Jefferson; aunt: Thelma Ratcliff Robinson, Gretna; uncle: McKinley Brister (Mary), Tampa; beloved step-siblings: Leroy C. Jefferson, Jr. (Audrey), Gwendolyn Howard, and Lerece Jefferson; adopted niece: Omnia Williams and nephew dog, Drew Jefferson. She is also survived by a host of cousins, other extended family, former students, god-children: Rev. Perrin A. Gaines, Melinda Holmes, and adopted god-child, co-workers and friends. Relatives and friends of the Family, Pastor, Officers, and Members of Greater Grace Fellowship, Petty Memorial A.M.E. Zion, St. Mark A.M.E Zion Church, Dallas Texas, St. Mary’s of the Angels Catholic Church, Christ Temple COCHUSA, One Hope Church, also employees of Children’s Hospital, LCMC Health, Troy University, Troy Regional Medical Center, New Orleans Public Schools, Dallas ISD, Nova Academy Charter School, Lancaster ISD, Eisenhower Algiers Charter School Association, Arlington ISD, Delores T. Aaron and ReNew schools are invited to attend the Celebration of Life for Rev. Jefferson at Little Zion Baptist Church, 3231 Audubon St, New Orleans, Louisiana 70125 on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 10:00 am. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am. Rev. Dr. Ernest Peters Officiating. Interment: Providence Memorial Park, Metairie, Louisiana. The family request in lieu of flowers, memorial tributes and contributions are made to Greater Grace Fellowship 5431 Crowder Blvd, New Orleans, Louisiana 70127 to honor the memory of Rev. Lesa Hope Jefferson for the establishment of a memorial fund. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave.