Mary "Kathleen" Jefferson
Marriages
Jay Jefferson - January 26, 1957
Obituaries
The Daily Sentinel page 11B - April 16, 2023
Mary “Kathleen” (Mott)
Jefferson of Grand Junction,
Colorado passed away
peacefully at the age of
85 on April 5, 2023 in the
presence of loved ones.
Kathleen was born May 31, 1937 in Alamosa,
Colorado to her parents, Elsie (Sowards) and Jacob
Mott. She was the 9th of 12 children.
Kathleen was raised in Alamosa and attended Adam
State College, where she proudly represented the school
as a cheerleader. While at Adam State, Kathleen met
her husband of 66 years, Jay Jefferson, and they were
married January 26, 1957.
In 1966, Kathleen and Jay set roots in Grand
Junction. She began her first years in Grand Junction
as a homemaker raising her 2 children. In 1972, she
began her career with Mesa College as a Residence Hall
Director. Later she was assigned the duties of Assistant
Housing Director and ultimately served as Housing
Director until her retirement. In retirement, Kathleen
enjoyed spending time in her home, working in her
flower garden, and being visited by family.
Kathleen was an active member of The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints where she graciously
and proudly served others in their times of need.
Kathleen is survived by her husband, John W. “Jay”
Jefferson of Grand Junction, CO; son, Kendall (Jennifer)
Jefferson of Lindon, UT; their four children, Lindsey
(Justin) Reed, Andrew (Claire) Jefferson, Parker
Jefferson, Samuel Jefferson; 6 great grandchildren;
daughter, Jill (Deryl) McKinnerney of Hondo, TX;
their 3 children, Taylor Rae McKinnerney, Monty
McKinnerney (deceased), and Nathan McKinnerney.
She has three surviving siblings, Donna “Betty” Turney
of Alamogordo, NM; Dr. Joseph Mott of Chandler, AZ;
and Jeannie Brandis of Flagstaff, AZ.
