Mary L. Jessup

Mrs. Mary L. Jessup, 87, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center after a long illness. She was born September 14, 1935, in Davidson County, NC to the late Lawrence Rudolph Lanier and Sarah Miller Lanier. Mary was a faithful member of Northside Baptist Church. She attended and graduated from Lexington Senior High. Mary retired from Anchor Motor Freight after 29- ½ years of services. After retirement she enjoyed her catering business. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her ­­­­son, Robin Terry.  She is survived by her loving husband, Harvey Graham Jessup; one sister Phyliss Lanier Edelen; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be conducted 11:00 AM Friday, August 25, 2023, at Hayworth-Miller Rural Hall Chapel with Rev. Randy Hicks officiating. Interment will follow the service at Forest Hill Memorial Park in Lexington, NC. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until 10:45 AM, Friday, August 25, 2023, at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers, memorials made be made to Brenner’s Children’s Hospital.