Jessie Mae Robinson Ferguson

Jessie Mae was the 3rd child of seven, born to Jesse & Bertha Robinson on March 9,1923 in Milford, Texas. Jessie Mae attended public school and worked diligently with her parents and siblings on the farm. The Robinson family attended the Mount Mariah Baptist Church every Sunday where they attended Sunday School, and Baptist Training Union. She later moved to San Antonio where she was employed as a house-keeper and then became self-employed as child care provider in her home. In 1949, she joined Mt. Calvary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. B.F. Langum. She was a member of the Junior Matrons, Senior Choir, Missionary Society, and was the “Matron” of the Cavalier’s Drill Team. Jessie Mae was a faithful member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church for sixty-seven (67) years and has been under the leadership of the following Pastors: Langum, E.E. Gibbs and C.M. Graham who have all passed on. Currently under the leadership of C. Victor Herbin, she served as President of the Youth Usher Board until the Lord called her home. Rev. Andrew Wilson, Pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church was an Associate minister at Mr. Calvary and they remained friends and he held a very special place in her heart.

Jessie Mae married Carlyle Whitby in 1951 and to this union three children were born: Lestine, Anna and Ronald. In 1959, she married Richard S. Ferguson and to this union three children were born: Lynette, Ricky and Phyllis. It served her heart happy to know that all of her living children are still members of this church.

Jessie Mae was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, five siblings and two children. She leaves to carry on her legacy her loving sister Lola Dee Hubbard, Midland, TX, children; “Sissy”, “Bubba” (Debra), “Lil Sister” and “Tudy”. Adopted daughters: Darlene Hodge & Dianne McNeil-Henderson. Thirteen grandchildren: Angel, Princess (Hilton), Ron, Jr. “Lil Bubba” (Elizabeth), Alvin “Pooh” (Bianca), Albert, Deandra, Rianna, Tim, Jordan, Rodney, Nia, Star, Jazlyn and 17 great grand-children. A special family friend Tate and a host of nieces, nephews and other relative and friends.

Visitation Friday, April 29, 2016, 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.,
Funeral Service, Saturday, April 30, 2016, 11:00 A.M., Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 831 Poinsettia Street, San Antonio, TX 78202.