November 30, 1937- April 5,2023
Passed away April 5,2023 at the John M Gray home in St. Anthony at the age of 85.
Jessie was born in Raleigh to James & Phoebe Bessey on Nov 30, 1937. At the age of 12 she went to work as a servant girl with the Elliott family in Raleigh. In 1952 she married the love of her life Everett Blake of Spillards cove (Straitsview).
Jessie spent most of her life taking care of her 7 children, in later years she went to work at the fish plant in St.Anthony. She loved attending to her garden, picking berries, knitting, to keep her family warm, but it didn't stop there she also helped to make the fish. No matter who or when anyone dropped by the kettle was always on for a cup of tea and a lunch. She was a devoted member of the UCW in Raleigh.
Jessie & Everett celebrated 65 years of marriage together in which they grew a new branch of the Blake Family tree.
Leaving to mourn sons Dennis (Donna), Garry (Betsy), Cyril, Hedley, daughters Cindy (Jim), Dale, & Velma (Barry). Sisters Martha, Rebecca, Effie, Lavinia, Verna. Brothers Garfield, Melvin, Hounsell. Also, 13 Grandchildren, 20 great grand children, & 5 Great great grandchildren.
She is predecased by husband Everett, parents James & Phoebe Bessey, sisters Violet & Vina, and great grandson Austin.
Visitation to take place from the United Church in Raleigh on Friday, April 7, 2023. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, April 8, 2023 with Pastors Geoff and Charity Butler officiating. Interment to follow.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.