Leora Jeffers Boshears, age 69, of Jacksboro, TN passed away at Fort Sanders Medical Center on August 6, 2024 surrounded by her family. Leora retired from Campbell County High School where she worked as the special education secretary. She touched many lives during her time there. She was a faithful member of High Street Baptist Church.

If you knew Leora, you were blessed. Her grandkids would tell you that Mamaw had all the answers. If you didn’t know how to cook something, she could tell you how. If you got hurt, she knew how to make it feel better. She was always there when you needed her, and we needed her all the time. She had the best laugh and sense of humor. She loved reading in her spare time, but most of her time was spent with her family. She cared for and loved her husband Melvin for 50 years. Her grandkids were the joy of her life. Her heart was so full of love for those around her. Our lives will never be the same without her, and not a second will ever be spent where she is not missed.

Preceded in death by:

Mother: Effie Byrd Jeffers

Brother: Alton Jeffers

Grandparents: Fairl and Della Byrd, Harrison and Linda Jeffers

Special Uncle: Lowell Byrd.

Survived by: Husband: Melvin Boshears

Son: Casey Boshears and wife Missy.

Grandkids: Abbi Dobbs and husband Jared, Eli Boshears, Ali Boshears, and great-granddaughter McKinlee Dobbs.

Stepchildren: David Boshears and wife Tammy, Rick Boshears and wife Jackie, Tammy Berry and husband John, Lucy Boshears

Brothers and Sisters: Larry Jeffers, Jerry Silcox, Loretta Harness and husband Therman, and Cheryl Ivey.

As well as many nieces, nephews, step-grandchildren, and special friends.

The Family will receive friends Saturday August 10, 2024 from 12:00PM -2:00PM with a funeral service to follow at 2:00PM in the chapel of Cross-Smith Funeral Home with Rev. James Adkins, Rev. James West, and Rev. David Sizemore Officiating. Family and friends will then proceed to Bakers Forge Cemetery for a Graveside and Interment Service.

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home.

Condolences for the family of Leora Jeffers Boshears can be given online at http://www.cross-smithfuneralhome.com .

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