She graduated from a Chicago business school in 1942, and worked for various Chicago based firms. In 1951, she married Jim Brock, of Farmington, NC, who had moved to Chicago after the war for education and employment. Once her children were in high school, she began working for United Airlines, based out of Elk Grove Village, IL, for their processing department.
Jessie enjoyed helping others. She was integral to the Altar Guilds of Grace Lutheran Church, Westchester, IL; King of Glory Lutheran Church, Clemmons, NC (now closed); and St. Matthias Lutheran Church, Clearwater, FL. She was recognized as a “Bold Woman of Faith” by the women of St. Matthias. She also helped at Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, Florida, for several years, crocheting baby hats and sewing bears for newborns, amassing over over 8500 volunteer hours.
Jessie was an avid reader. She loved to travel, especially to places she read about. In retirement, she and her husband, Jim (and often accompanied by her sister Ida) took part is many national and international Elder Hostel’s, including ones in Greece, Egypt, Australia and New Zealand.
She is survived by her daughter Joan Moe (Dale) of Eau Claire, WI; son John Brock (Marianne) of Mechanicsburg, PA; her sister Ida Stream of Morton Grove IL; six grandchildren: Lisa Moe Meierkort (Chris Usatuck) of Chicago, ILL, Justin Moe, Kyle Moe, Charlie Moe, all of Wisconsin, Benjamin Brock and Evan Brock (Phoebe Harnish) of Pennsylvania; and two great-grandchildren, Sean and Lilith Meierkort. She was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Jim; her grandson Noah Brock; as well as her youngest sister, and her brother.
A private visitation will be held at Hayworth-Miller Funeral Home, Advance, NC, on Saturday, September 5, 2020. Burial service will follow at Farmington Community Cemetery, Farmington, NC.
Memorials may be sent to: Trinity Lutheran Church, 2000 Chestnut Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011; Camp Nawakwa, PO Box 459 Arendtsville, PA 17303; Luther Park Bible Camp, 944 24 1/4 St., Chetek, WI 54728; or your library of choice.
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