Jessie F. Belfield

Almighty God in His wise divine providence has seen fit to call from labor to reward His beloved daughter, JESSIE FRANCES BELFIELD, who departed this life on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. Jessie Frances Jones, the daughter of the late Thomas Jones and Julia Dixon-Jones, was born on May 7, 1917 in Baltimore, Maryland. At an early age, Jessie accepted Jesus Christ and was baptized at Morning Star Baptist Church in Baltimore, Maryland. She was educated in the Baltimore City Public School System. After graduating from Frederick Douglass High School, Jessie married the late Leroy Murray, from this union two daughters were born, Juanita Alice and Patricia Elaine. Juanita preceded her in death. Several years later, she met and married the late David Belfield, from this union one son was born, Michael Belfield. Jessie having been widowed twice, had to be a creative mother. She was never afraid to try different employment opportunities or to learn new skills. She started working at Swindells’ Glass Factory, then moved on to the retail industry at Hutzler’s and Hochschild Kohn’s Department Stores. She then met the late Dr. Pair, the neighborhood Family Practice Physician. He hired her as his Nursing Assistant and taught her everything she needed to know. She was able to prep rooms, take vital signs, take x-rays, and bandage wounds, all while giving exceptional customer service. Finally Jessie worked for the Baltimore City Public School System, Lexington Terrace Elementary School #19 as a Teacher’s Aide until her retirement. She enjoyed this career immensely. She loved helping children learn. Later in life, Jessie joined New Hope Baptist Church and held the position of Church Clerk and was a member of the Pastor’s Aide and Prayer Band. As the matriarch of her family, holidays and special dinners were always at her home. If you were fortunate to have had one or several of her meals, you truly remember a delicious culinary experience. “Mother,” “Nana” and “Aunt Jessie” leaves to mourn: daughter, Patricia; son, Michael; granddaughter, Tracy; grandson, Robert and wife, Roberta; great-grandchildren, Justin, Edward IV and Ania; great-niece, LaTanya and husband, Tyrone; and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Jessie F. Belfield

May 7, 1917 - July 9, 2013