Jessierine Davis Bright

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WALTERBORO: On March 5, 1923, the world was blessed to receive a precious angel, Jessierine Davis Bright, born to James (Jimmy) Rogers and Julia Sanders Davis of Walterboro.
Momma Jessierine was the mother of Isaiah United Methodist Church and a member of the Eastern Star. She was educated in St. Peters School in Walterboro.
She travelled to many places including the Caribbean, Canada, the French Riviera, Paris, Monaco and Italy. Mrs. Jessierine Davis Bright made the most of 97 beautiful years. Known as Momma Jessierine, she was young at heart beyond her years.
In 1940, she was joined in Holy Matrimony to the late Herbert Garfield Bright. They were blessed with nine children and enjoyed 62 years of marriage. One daughter, Gwendolyn B. Chisolm, preceded her in death.
Left to celebrate her life and to continue her legacy are: Herman G. Bright (Anna) of Walterboro, Cephus L. Bright (Dr. Gwendolyn) of Columbia, Howard L. Bright (Beatrice) of Walterboro, Polly B. Green (the late Leonard Green) of Graniteville, Jessie Ruth Burgess of Walterboro, Gracie B. Williams (Leroy) of High Springs, Fla., Herbert Bright Jr. of Seabrook and Senator Margie B. Matthews (Patrick) of Walterboro and Seabrook. She leaves one sister of the original seven siblings, Flora Bell Stephens of Walterboro. Two sisters-in-law remain to cherish her memories, Patricia Bright and Marian Bright, both of Walterboro. Momma was blessed to have 29 wonderful grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren, and 24 great-great-grandchildren, all of whom she loved to spoil.
During the early morning hours of Friday May 8, 2020, Momma Jessierine folded her earthly cart when she heard the Master’s call and went home to be with the Lord.
The arrangements for the funeral were made by Martin Funeral Home, 161 Clarke Avenue, Estill, S.C. 29924. The family had a family viewing on Tuesday May 12, 2020, from 5-6 p.m. at Isaiah United Methodist Church. COVID19 precautions must be adhered to by all visitors.
A private graveside service was held at 11 p.m. on Wednesday May 13, 2020.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests all memorials be made to The Herbert and Jessierine Bright Education Fund, P.O. Box 499, Walterboro, S.C. 29488.