Jessie Johnson Israel
December 4, 1934 ~ March 12, 2021
Born in:
North Wilkesboro, NC
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Jessie Dean Johnson Israel, 86, passed away Friday, March 12, 2021 at Blue Ridge Health and Rehab.
Mrs. Israel was born in North Wilkesboro, NC to the late Parley Asbie Johnson and Alma Otto Shepherd Johnson. She was also preceded in death by a son, Donnie Livingston and a granddaughter, Jessica Dalton.
Jessie worked over 20 years at Cutler Hammer.
She is survived by her husband, Avery Israel; three daughters, Debra Livingston-Green of Asheville, NC, Dinah Mitchell of Claremont, NC and Anita Wells of Canton, NC; a son, Delmer Livingston of Fairplay, SC; three sisters, Kathleen Prevette of Traphill, NC, Lorene Wyatt of Statesville, NC and Georgie Shelton of Dobson, NC; fifteen grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 11:00 am at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church in Mills River, NC.
Services
Graveside Service: March 16, 2021 11:00 am
Mt. Gilead Baptist Church Cemetery
28 Mt. Gilead Church Road
Mills River, NC 28759
(828)890-3863
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://grocefuneralhome.com
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Sorry for your loss. I know you will miss her. May God be with your during this time and in the days ahead. Love you all.
To all the family sorry about Jessie passing you are in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time. If there is anything we can do feel free to call.
Much Love and Prayers to Jessie’s children, Grandchildren, and Avery may you all find comfort and peace in knowing she is surrounded by God’s great Glory.
Love You all
Etta and Gerald
To All the Family,
So Sorry for the passing of your dear mother. You have our heart felt sympathy. Hold on to your precious memories and God’s promise of a glad reunion day.