Lessie was an absolutely beautiful woman, both inside and out. She had a heart of gold and a loving soul. When it came to children, even if they weren’t her own, she would go to battle for them. Her grandchildren and great-grandchild were especially important to her and gave her the name “gansta meemaw”. Lessie enjoyed fishing, softball and spending time with her family. Lessie was also a woman of God and found a home in Friendship Baptist Church in Hope Mills. Her light may have gone out, but it will never be forgotten.
Lessie is preceded in death by her parents, Jodie Abner Bland and Annie Mae Green; her great granddaughter Caiylin Clinard; and 20 sisters and brothers.
Lessie is survived by her children Sherry Owen, Timothy Bishop (Sharon), Lynn Bishop-Williams (Keith); 2 siblings, her brother David Bland and sister Annie Mae Bland; 11 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
The family will be receiving guest at 2409 Cypress Lakes rd, Hope Mills, NC 28348.
A memorial service for Lessie will be held Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Reeves Funeral Home, 3308 N Main St, Hope Mills, North Carolina 28348.
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