Mrs. Chayla Amanda Prude-Jefferson

Mrs. Chayla Amanda Prude-Jefferson age 41 of Marion, Ohio went home to be with the Lord, Sunday October 24, 2021 at Marion General Hospital. Chayla was born in Marion, Ohio on December 17, 1979 to Ulysseus (U.C.) Sims and the late RoseMary (Wade) Hall.

Chayla was united in holy matrimony to the love of her life LeAunti Delray Jefferson. This union was blessed with five children.

At an early Age Chayla professed her faith in Jesus Christ and was a member of True Faith Church of God in Christ. Serving under her uncle, Superintendent Michael J. Wade. Chayla had an enormous giving spirit. She was loved by many. Her life was as beautiful as she was, and her influence will forever remain in the lives of all who knew her.

Chayla loved to love on people and she will be greatly missed. Her beautiful life and legacy will forever be cherished in the lives of her husband, LeAunti Delray Jefferson; children: three sons Martin Prude, Le’Aunti (T.J.) Jefferson II, Te’Sean Jefferson; her daughters Latayjah Jefferson, DaLayah Jefferson all of Marion, Ohio; one grandchild Martin Prude II; one godson Tavion Brown: her four brothers, James Carlos Prude, Ulysses (U.C.) Sims Jr both of Marion, Mark Prude of Delaware, Ohio, and Miguel Wright of Columbus Ohio; seven sisters, Sara (Larry) Abrams, Chontru Jefferson-Wentworth, and Kristie Shaw all of Mansfield, Ohio, Rhonda (Kevin) McCray of Columbus, Ohio, Kendra Poole of Louisville, Kentucky, Rose Ann (LeRoy) Russell and LaShaunda (Kenneth Drake both of Marion, Ohio; loving mother in law Susie Shaw of Mansfield, Ohio; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Chayla was preceded in death by her mother, RoseMary and stepfather Johnny Hall, father in law Walter Jefferson, maternal grandparents Nellie and Martin Wade, and paternal grandmother Mary Minor, a sister Felicia Prude, a nephew Barron Prude, and a brother in law Reginald Shaw.

Visitation 11:00 AM and Funeral Service 12:00 PM Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at King’s Temple Apostolic Church, 285 Senate St. Interment at Chapel Heights Memory Gardens. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE MANSFIELD (formerly Williams Funeral Services), 753 McPherson St., Mansfield, OH. To make donations towards funeral expenses, order flowers, view video tribute and offer condolences to The PRUDE-JEFFERSON Family, visit www.TheChapelofPeace.com

Special Tributes to Mom

Dear Mom, you are the strongest woman ever. No woman can take your place. You gave everyone hope and had a great spirit. You loved us unconditionally and never gave up on us. We will forever love you, TJ.

My mom is a believer, a strong faithful woman of God who’s beauty shined inside and out . Her family meant the most to her, she taught us how to be independent and strong, she taught us togetherness but most importantly she taught us the word of God. My mom is loving and caring. She always handles business no matter what . My mom never misses a day , she always checks in to tell me how much she misses me or just to see what I’m doing. She’s the strongest woman I know and I know she’s proud of me. If I could be half the woman she is I’d be complete – Tayjah

My mom is one of the strongest and beautiful women I know. If you know her like I do, you know that if you need her she’s there no questions asked. She always makes sure whatever she can do for others and herself that she gets it done and that’s for sure one of the things I admire about her. I really appreciate everything you’ve done for me and I love you. – Te’Sean

I will hold you in my heart until I can hold you in Heaven-Martin

Mom I love you and miss you love you always- Dalayah