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Jessie McClurkin Obituary
October 26, 1917 - September 2, 2021
Charlotte, North Carolina - Mother Jessie Mae Walls McClurkin went home to be with the Lord to receive her well-deserved crown on Thursday, September 2, 2021. Mrs. McClurkin was born on October 26, 1917 to Giles Gladney Walls and Addie Terry Wall in Monticello, Arkansas. She was the third of nine children from that union.
She was preceded in death by her parents Reverend Giles Gladney and Addie Terry Walls, her husband Mr. Jesse Cornell McClurkin, Sr. and four children, Bishop William L. McClurkin, Deacon Jesse Cornell McClurkin, Jr., Mr. Otis McClurkin and Mrs. Sylvia Jean McClurkin Wilkins. She leaves to celebrate her life three sons, Bishop John C. McClurkin (Shelia) of Winston Salem, NC, Mr. Walter Jerome McClurkin (Minerva) of Yakima, WA, Dr. Lawrence Ronald McClurkin (Tina), of Gardena, CA. Five daughters, Mrs. Addie Mae Porter, Mrs. Carolyn Tucker-Morris (Karl), Mrs. Gwendolyn Matthew-Morris (Willie James) all of Charlotte, NC, Mrs. Mary Catherine Houston (Darrell) of Kennesaw, GA, and Mrs. Gloria Anita Sherrill (Terry) of Charlotte, NC. One sister Mrs. Elizabeth Sherman of Baltimore, MD, one son-in-law, Reverend Malcolm Wilkins of Charlotte, NC, two-daughters-in-law, Mrs. Evelyn McClurkin of Cape May, NJ, Mrs. Mattie McClurkin of Charlotte, NC, 37 grandchildren. 64 great grandchildren, 22 great great grandchildren and 1 great-great-great grandchild and a host of other relatives and friends.
Family visitation will be held 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. on Wednesday, September 8 at New Bethel COGIC, 1520 Little Rock Road, Charlotte. Funeral Service will be at Mount Moriah Primitive Baptist Church, 727 W. Trade Street, Charlotte, on Thursday, September 9 at 12 noon.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jessie McClurkin
Bess Forshaw
August 5, 2022
How fortunate you all are to have had such a stellar Mother. She was truly a wonderful lady. We adored her. My parents adored her also. Love and best wishes to all of you. You were certainly blessed with your mother!
Roger and Donna Hudson
September 10, 2021
We remember Mother McClurkin who always made us feel so welcome when we visited Cannon's Cathedral years ago. God bless all who will miss her.
Yul Truesdell
September 9, 2021
Loved you dearly Aunt Jesse Mae your great nephew Yul Truesdell
Ashley Hernandez
September 9, 2021
Lifted you up in prayer for comfort during this time and giving praise for a life well lived
Stanley Ervin
September 8, 2021
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Mr. & Mrs. Ashley Hernandez
September 8, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Ruby Broadaway
September 8, 2021
For thou art my rock and my fortress. Psalms 3-.3
Trust in the Lord´s love and remember YOU Are In my Prayers.
Pastor Wayne and 1st Lady Dee Johnson
September 7, 2021
Well done thou good and faithful servant. Mother, we met you in the 1991 and you had been working a long time even by then. But you were still busy about his business with grace, love, and sometimes humor. You fed the hungry, clothed, the naked, and instructed in righteousness. Thank GOD for giving of yourself to the work of the Kingdom. Henceforth, there is laid up a crown of righteousness, which GOD, the righteousness judge will give you and all of us that love his appearance.
Sabrina Cassell
September 7, 2021
My condolences to the family.
Jesse & Ethel Stovall
September 7, 2021
What an amazing person and what a remarkable life. We feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to meet Mother. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. You are in our prayers.
Tanya's friends at Acuity Brands English
September 6, 2021
Our sincere thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Jessie McClurkin. While many of us did not know her, her granddaughter Tanya spoke of her with such love and affection.
Latanya Gray
September 6, 2021
"Ladybug" as I affectionately called you can now take your well deserved rest. As those finally hours on this side started to fade your light got brighter to guide your steps home. I wish I could say I loved you more than...but you already knew that. Your last words to me will forever be embossed on my heart. Sleep well Ladybug.
~Tonk
Eleanor Broadie
September 4, 2021
Our Love, Prayers, and Sympathy goes out to our brother’s in the gospel, Bro. Ed & Lonnie Tucker.
We love you’ll and we’re praying that God will comfort you and the family!
Word of Comfort To The Family!
I believe Grandmother McClurkin is Smiling , because all those that die in the Lord, will live again.
Amen!
Even though your hearts are heavy because you loved her, look up and rejoice.
REJOiCE.because I believe that
Grandma McClurkin is resting in Heaven and Rejoicing she has made it home, and the Father is Pleased and said’
Well Done Thy Good and Faithful Servant,
Enter Into All The Joys Of The Lord!
Amen!
Hallelujah!
Look up Family and Rejoice!♥
Love & Prayers!
Eleanor Broadie♥
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