​Wilie Mae Jessup

Wilie Mae Jessup, born to Elizabeth R. Hood and Robert Rankin, in Greensboro, NC, October 25, 1933. In 1965, she and her military husband, James Ray, relocated to San Diego with their family. Wilie Mae attended several colleges in the San Diego area and became a licensed nutritional dietetic manager. She was employed at San Diego Community College District where she retired in 1991. She was a devoted, faithful member of Christian Fellowship Congregational Church where she served in many capacities. She lovingly devoted her life to God, her family , her church and community. Wilie Mae Jessup went home to be with the Lord Saturday, March 11th. She leaves to cherish her loving memory three daughters: Elizabeth Mitchell, Brenda Leverette and Labonnie Taylor all in San Diego County. One son, Daniel Jessup of San Diego. She has four grandchildren; Nicole Alexander, Natasha (Christopher) Haywood, Tony Taylor and Franchesca Taylor. Three great-grandchildren; Jaylen Haywood, Javon Haywood and Jayda Haywood, nieces, nephews and many extended family members. A non-public entombment at Cypress View Mausoleum, Chapel of Sunset was held on March 17th.

“Seems like only yesterday that your laughter filled the air, and whatever we were going through you were always there. How you gave of all your love and time to those who were in need. In our hearts you’ll always be a part of us. Though sometimes it’s hard to deal with you not being here, we rejoice that you have reached that place of peace where there’s no fear. Heaven has become a little sweeter just because you’re there. And we’ll meet again in that place so bright and fair.”

The Family