Jessie Lee (Flemmons) Thompson

Jessie Lee Lipsey Thompson, affectionately known as “Aunt Nee,” was born on December 21, 1936, in Etta, Mississippi, to the late Rastus and Larvell Flemmons. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and became a devoted member of Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Her faith was a guiding force throughout her life, and she faithfully served her church family through various ministries. Jessie was a participant in Sunday School, a member of the church choir, and faithfully served on the kitchen committee for many years until declining health limited her involvement.

Jessie attended Liberty Hill High School in Etta, Mississippi, and throughout her life exemplified the values of hard work, dedication, and service to others. She was employed at Golden-Year Nursing Home before beginning a long career with Oxford High School, where she faithfully served as a custodian until her retirement. Beyond her work, Jessie found joy in cooking, gardening, and decorating, using her talents to create beauty, comfort, and happiness for those around her.

One of her greatest gifts was cooking, but the meals she prepared were about much more than food. She expressed her love through every dish she shared. Whether inviting others to gather for a meal or sending a comforting plate of food during difficult times, she had a special way of nourishing both the body and the soul. Many will fondly remember her signature strawberry (pink) cake, potato pies, chess pies, and the delicious meals she lovingly prepared. Her kitchen was a place of warmth, fellowship, and generosity, and through her gift of cooking, she created lasting memories and touched countless lives with love and kindness.

Known affectionately as “Aunt Nee,” Jessie’s home was a place of love, laughter, and welcome. Family was the heart of her life, and she cherished every opportunity to bring loved ones together for holidays, celebrations, and Sunday dinners. Her door was always open to family, friends, neighbors, and anyone in need of fellowship. She loved her nieces and nephews as if they were her own children, generously sharing her wisdom, guidance, and affection. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought her immeasurable joy, and she treasured every moment spent with them. Her love leaves a legacy that will continue through generations and will continue to live on in the hearts and lives of all who were blessed to know her.

Jessie was united in holy matrimony to the late Edward Lee Lipsey and later to the late James Thompson.

On Saturday, May 30, 2026, Jessie transitioned peacefully from labor to reward at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, Mississippi.

She leaves to cherish her loving memory her children: Betty (William) Nicks of Abbeville, Mississippi, Lee Edward Lipsey, Julie Lipsey, Annette Pegues, and Sharron Lipsey, all of Oxford, Mississippi; her sister, Alice Faye Pegues of Oxford, Mississippi; a special cousin who was like a sister, Eddie Lou Pegues of Oxford, Mississippi; and her daughter-in-law, Faristeen Lipsey of Abbeville, MS. She also leaves 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law Burnice “Becky” Thompson, Mae Rita Thompson, Elaine Thompson Pegues; brother-in-law, John Henry (Jessie) Thompson all of Oxford, Mississippi and a host of beloved nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends who will forever treasure her love and legacy.

Jessie was preceded in death by her parents, Rastus and Larvell Flemmons; her sisters, U.V. Mathis and Gracie Mae Smith; her brother, Robert Lee Flemmons; her children, Jeannette Hilliard and Jerry Lipsey; her grandsons, Keith Lipsey and Terran Lipsey; and her granddaughter, Jessica Liggins.

Though she is no longer with us in body, Jessie’s legacy of faith, love, hospitality, and devotion to family will continue to live on through the many lives she touched and the generations she inspired.