Rev. Mildred L. Jessup

REVEREND MILDRED LEE MOORE JESSUP was born on July 6, 1926 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Ernest Carver Moore an Elizabeth Alston Moore. She called on the Lord and received an answer on Monday, June 24, 2013. Mildred was known by many names: Mama, Mother J. Grandma, Milbaby, Little Bits, and Mert by her family and friends. She received her early education in the Baltimore City Public School System. Mildred was married to the late James M. Jessup, Sr. for over 59 years. From this union they raised five daughters and two sons. One son, James M. Jessup, Jr. preceded her in death. Mildred's love and devotion to family extended far beyond their biological children. She opened her heart an home to anyone who needed love: nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and friends. Mildred was the neighborhood mom and loved to feed everyone. She genuinely loved people, especially children and ministered to them at school, church, and held Good News Club in her home. Mildred had a large family and cherished occasions for family get togethers. For many years, Mildred worked as a licensed Practical Nurse at Johns Hopkins Hospital and other facilities. After leaving Johns Hopkins, she resumed her education, became an evangelist, then an ordained minister. Mildred graduated from Baltimore School of the Bible, Virginia Seminary, and earned dual Bachelor's Degrees from Morgan State University in Religious Studies and Mental Health in 1990. She continued to have an impact on those around her working as a school nurse at Forest Park High School, a counselor, and assistant at S.W.I.F.T. Inc. As a devoted member of Gillis Memorial Christian Community Church for over 60 years, Mildre was active in several organizations over time: President of the Missionaries, President of the Ministerial Staff, Founder of Homecoming Sunday (1977), The Busy Bees, Christian Training Union, Vacation Bible School, Women's Ministerial Alliance, Street Ministries, Pastor's Aid, The Sanctuary Choir, and many others. She was also a member of the Allison Gospel Singers, clergy staff at Providence Hospital, We Need Prayer Headquarters, the James Cleveland Workshop, and a radio personality on the Salvation Hour Ministry on WJRO Radio. Mildred's legacy will continue through those who cherish her memory: one son, Erich Muddaththea; six daughters, Claudette Sampson, Deborah Jessup, Jeanette Stewart, Katherine Williams, Portia Tlbott and Diamond Jessup; one brother, Frederick Moore, Sr., one sister, Mary Diaz; one brother-in-law, Milton Leon Jessup; three sisters-on-law, Bertha Moore, Katherine Jessup and Lorraine King; one son-in-law, Abraham Sampson, Sr.; one daughter-in-law, Sakeenah Muddaththea; 21 grandchildren, over 50 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, godchildren, many she was a surrogate mother to, a host of friends and best friend, Rev. Dorothy Johnson.

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Rev. Mildred L. Jessup

July 6, 1926 - June 24, 2013