How did mother jefferson die in the show

[Gootimesfan20]

I have allways wondered did they have a epesodie whre mother jefferson die since she died in real life before the show ended i have allways wondered that

[boechsner]

Mother Jefferson was phased out of the show during the 3rd and 4th seasons (1976-1977, 1977-1978) due to Zara Cully's health problems. They never had an episode where she died but it was mentioned that she passed away by the 5th season.