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Jessie Woodson

September 7, 1920 — August 15, 2022

Jessie R. Woodson, age 101, of Erie, passed away on August 15, 2022.  She was born in Jackson, TN on September 7, 1920, a daughter to the late John and Annie Mae Fleming Martin.

Jessie graduated with the Class of 1939 from Merry High School in Jackson, TN.  She enjoyed working the word search puzzle daily in the newspaper. Jessie loved her plants and watching them grow. When Jessie was able she enjoyed attending the senior citizen lunch program at the JFK Center. Most of all, she loved attending church every week.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings Willie Griffin, Ezell Martin, Robert Martin, Bernice Martin and Thelma Butler; a niece that she raised, Rita C. Butler; and her best friend, Chanie Larkin.

Jessie is survived by two siblings, Helen Porter of Jackson, TN, and Lorraine Lee, of Erie, PA; three nieces and a nephew that she helped raise as her own, Gloria A. Butler, Marva J. Butler, Marcia J. Butler and Michael E. Butler; nieces, Karen D. Lee, Andrea Griffin, Kim Martin, Stephanie Martin, Daria Graves, Adrienne Griffin and Wanda Martin; nephews, Thomas D. Lee, Maynard Martin, Mark Martin (Ilene) and Richard Griffin (Lynn); three great-nephews, Jarrett A. Butler, Rayshawn Butler and Grant Lee; along with a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and her church family. She also leaves behind her special friends, Verna Beard and Lillie Hopkins.

Friends are invited to call on the family at Second Baptist Church, 757 E. 26th St., on Friday, August 19, 2022 from 11:00 A.M. until time of service at 12:00 P.M. Burial to follow in Erie Cemetery. Arrangements by Burton Quinn Scott Cremation & Funeral Services Downtown, 602 W. 10th St.

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.  Send condolences at www.BurtonQuinnScott.com.

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