Jessie Lee Hopper departed this life on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at the age of 97 years, 4 months, and 18 days. She was born in Hardin County, Tennessee on January 19, 1921, the daughter of the late Craton Jesse and Ideli Hopper.
Jessie Lee had lived in Hardin County for 20 years, Shelby County, Tennessee for over 40 years, and Jackson, Tennessee for 35 years. She had worked at General Electric in Quality Control. Jessie Lee was a longtime member and charter member of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee, where she also enjoyed working when needed. She enjoyed sewing, reading, and supporting several ministries.
In addition to her parents, Jessie Lee was preceded in death by her brothers, Arley, Albert, and Elbert Hopper.