Demetra Louise Walston Jefferson, of South San Francisco, CA departed this earthly life December 3, 2025. She was born October 23, 1958 in Rockford the daughter Dollie Roe and Exzetter Walston. Demetra lived in California 44 years after leaving Rockford. She was a supervisor by Seton Medical Center 34 years before retiring. Demetra graduated from Guilford High School Class of 1977.

Demetra leaves to cherish many loving memories, her daughter Scarlett Jefferson; four grandchildren, Jaurice Taylor, Mercades Jefferson, Aniya Tolon and Zorian Gatlin; four great grandchildren, Zah'riah Taylor, Na'layah Williams, Kassius and Khloie Woodard; two step daughters Derricka and Jessica Cross fiancée, Derrick Cross; three sisters, Freddie (Al) Porter, Nathell Walston and Vanessa Woodard; and brother, Robert Walston; two nieces, Shanetta Davis and Shatieriny Gatlin; nephews De'Vontayvian and Urijah Box a host of nieces, nephews cousins other relatives and friends including special sister in law, Margaret Jefferson and niece, Tamica Jefferson. She was predeceased by her parents; stepfather, Peter Gatlin two brothers, Sedrick Gatlin and Bruce Walston.

Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave. Visitation will be held 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.