Betty Jean Jessee

January 7, 1942 - November 1, 2020

Betty Jean Jackson Jessee, age 78, of Richlands, Virginia went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at the Heritage Hall nursing home in Tazewell, Virginia following an extended illness. She was born on January 7, 1942 in Richlands, Virginia and was the daughter of the late Clarence Robert Jackson and Josephine Mutter Jackson. Betty was a retired registered nurse, a loving daughter, sister, a caring wife and mother of three, a grandmother, great grandmother and a friend to many. She was of the Baptist faith and was a lifetime resident of the area and will truly be missed. “This isn’t goodbye, it’s goodnight, rest well.” In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sons, Richard (Ricky) Jessee, Randall (Randy) Jessee; sisters, Mary Frances Roberts and Loraine Jackson Maggard; and two brothers, Hubert Jackson and June Jackson. Betty is survived by her: Son, Robert William Jessee and wife, Rachel of Vansant, VA Sisters: Maxine Wolford of Freeburn, KY Ruth Carol Lester and husband, Junior of Baptist Valley, VA Nancy Cole of Jewell Ridge, VA Also surviving are ten grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews; and a host of family and friends. A special thank you goes to the staff of Tazewell Heritage Hall, their nursing staff and doctors for the wonderful care given to Betty. A memorial service for Betty Jean Jessee will be conducted between 5-6 pm on Friday, November 6, 2020 at Gethsemane Baptist Church in Richlands, Virginia. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia is in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralshomes.com.