Jessie Helen Harper, 91, of Rye, NY, passed away in Stamford, CT on January 10 2021.
Jessie was born September 16, 1929 at United Hospital in Port Chester, NY to Annie and Thomas Harper. She is predeceased in death by her brother, Robert T. Harper.
Jessie graduated Rye High School and went on to Packard Junior College in NYC where she earned a degree in secretarial studies. She began her career in advertising with Cosmopolitan Magazine, then worked at Moore & Company, and Combustion Engineering as an administrative assistant before retiring in 1985.
Jessie was very active with the Rye Seniors and belonged to Rye Presbyterian Church where she served as a cashier in the church thrift shop. She enjoyed her free time playing tennis and bowling, and will be remembered by those who knew her as a dedicated and loyal individual.
Jessie will be laid to rest at Greenwood Union Cemetery in Rye, NY – burial will be private.