Lela Marie Jeffries, 20, of Greensburg, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021
at her residence. She was born on June 6, 2001 in Shelbyville, the daughter of
Garry & Twyla (Turner) Jeffries. She was a live in nanny for autistic kids and
was a member of the Shelbyville Community Church. Lela enjoyed reading books,
art and watching horror movies. She is survived by her father, Garry Jeffries of
Columbus; mother, Twyla Jeffries of Seymour; brother, Seth Jeffries of Seymour;
grandmother, Sheila (Forrest) Arthur of Shelbyville; grandfather, Arley Farley
of Manchester, TN; uncles, Shaun (Liz) Turner and Terry Jeffries both of
Shelbyville and Barry Jeffries of Greensburg. She was preceded in death by her
aunt, Brittney Holik and grandmother, Doris Jeffries. Funeral services will be
conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at the Bass & Gasper
Funeral Home in Westport with Pastor Mike Bartlett officiating. Burial will
follow at Forest Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville. A time of visitation will be held
on Saturday, from 12:00 p.m. until time of service at 2:00 p.m. We ask visitors
to follow social distancing guidelines once inside the funeral home and masks
are recommended. Memorial contributions may be made through the funeral home to
assist with funeral expenses. Online condolences can be made to the family at
www.bassgasper.com