After retiring from Lowe’s in Statesville, Jessie enjoyed traveling with friends. Jessie always enjoyed her trips to Branson, Missouri where she was able to add to her Precious Moments collection. She often reminisced of the trip she made to Jerusalem. Time spent in Gatlinburg, Tennessee during October and visiting Dollywood were also among her favorite times. Jessie was a devoted mother, grandmother and friend. She will be remembered for her faith in Christ and her love of traveling.
Jessie is survived by her two sons, Michael (Janet) St. John and Joel (Nancy) St. John; seven grandchildren - Ben (Hannah) St. John, Bria (Damian) Argrett, Addison Henson, Marrisa Henson, Nicole St. John, Clay (Victoria) St. John, and Ruth Grace St. John; four great-grandchildren; and sister, Shirley Beaver.
In addition to her parents, Jessie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Clay Ray St. John, her sister, Virginia Bennett, and her brothers, Roy, Ken, and Ed Bass.
A graveside service will be held at Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery in Statesville on Monday, August 31, 2026 at 1:00 p.m., officiated by Rev. Dana Blankley. Interment will follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Jessie’s favorite charities, St.Jude and Wounded Warrior Project.
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