Mabel Jean Essex

God’s precious daughter, Jean, 88, entered His Kingdom in fully restored health and mind, on July 24, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank, in February, 2001, her daughter-in-law, Nancy, and granddaughter, Emily, both in 2002. She leaves behind her sons, their wives, grandchildren and great grandchildren: Steve and Michelle (Drew, Carissa, Emma, Benjamin / Chrissy, Zack, Theo, Mason / Maddie, Michael / Joe), Glenn and Rhoda (Cassie, Andrew / Josh, Clementine), Rick and Kathleen (Virginia, Cameron / Erik, Victoria), Ron and Donna (Ryan, Kristen, Jenna), Jay and Marybeth (Megan, Sam). Jean lived a life of deep faith, raising her boys into fine men who sought her wisdom as they became husbands and fathers. Jean loved her sons’ wives as “daughters” modeling how to be loving wives and mothers. Such a strong woman will be missed by her family and many friends. A memorial service, open to family and close friends, will be held on Friday, July 31 at 3 p.m. at Gayton Baptist Church,13501 N Gayton Rd, Richmond, VA 23233. Interment will be private at Monticello Memory Gardens in Charlottesville, Va. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzhieimer's Association (4600 Cox Rd #130, Glen Allen, VA 23060) or Community West Church Building Fund (12201 Gayton Road, Suite 210 Henrico, VA 23238).