Edith Ann Stephens Jessee, 89, a native of Russell County, KY, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at her home in Lawrenceburg, KY. She was born on January 19, 1935 in Jabez, KY to Winford Edwin and Zella Whittle Stephens, who preceded her in death.
She and her husband, Carlos Nelson “Tator” Jessee, owned and operated Classic Cleaners in Lawrenceburg until their retirement. Carlos preceded her in death in 2002. Edith then worked at Walmart until her second retirement at age 78.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Nina Frances Stephens (Tyson “Buster”), and a brother, Rupert Keith Stephens.
SURVIVORS:
1 son: Edwin Keith “Eddie” Jessee (Phyllis) of Springhill, FL
3 grandchildren: Christopher Allen Jessee and Ryan Nicole Jessee of Lawrenceburg, KY and Hayden Denny of Springhill, FL
Sister-in-law: Mary Rose Stephens of Tampa, FL
Niece: Sharon Gant (Ivan) of Corbin, KY
Nephew: Joel Stephens (Janet) of Tampa, FL
Many other family & friends
Funeral Service: Friday, March 29, 2024 at 11:00amCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Billy Silverman officiating
Visitation: After 10:00amCT on Friday
Burial: Bethlehem Cemetery
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bethlehem Cemetery Fund, in c/o of Peggy Loy, 3008 W. Hwy 80, Russell Springs, KY 42642.
Bernard Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Edith Ann Stephens Jessee. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
