Mary Jo Jessup Obituary

We bid farewell to Mary Jo Jessup of Lexington, North Carolina, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 15, 2026 at the age of 74. Mary Jo touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph Richard Walters and Mary Dot Byrd Walters. She is survived by: her husband Lee; her children, Nathan Andrew Jessup (Kimberly) of Salisbury and Elizabeth Jessup Callicutt (Frank) of Lexington; her grandchildren, Mary Lloyd, Annabell, Abbie Callicutt and Palmer Jessup; her sisters, Cheryl Ann Rhoney (George) of Hildebran and Robin Freeman of Hickory; and her sisters-in-law, Susan Boynton (Ben) and Jane Keever of Little River. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to: First Reformed United Church of Christ, 104 East Center St, Lexington, NC 27292 or Hospice of Davidson County, 200 Hospice Way, Lexington, NC 27292, To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Mary Jo Jessup, please visit our flower store.