Jessie Mae Segers, 88 years old of Vineland, New Jersey went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 11, 2022 surrounded by Her Family.

Jessie Mae was born March 12, 1934 in Florence, South Carolina.  Her parents are the late Bernie McDowell and Mary (Cooper) McDowell.  They moved to New Jersey in 1946.  There She finished school up to the 10 th grade and then received Her GED in 1972.  Her hobbies and interest growing up were Jewelry making, artwork, crocheting, weaving, making hats, making pocketbooks, ceramics, millenary, piano, typing, computers, exercising, bible study and going on retreats and attending events for the Keen Agers group in Williamstown, New Jersey.  She also loved cooking and wanted to write and publish her own cookbook but was unable to because of family life.  As a teen, She worked as a babysitter and then was employed for 11 years in Housekeeping (Hartman's and Shapiro's) and 23 years in retail (Spiegels, Schwartzmans, Kings and Ames.)  She also worked for Halco Mailing and for The Daily Journal.

Jessie Mae became a member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Vineland, New Jersey in 1945 where she was a part of many ministries especially the choir.  She then joined Union Baptist Temple Church in Bridgeton, New Jersey in 1991.  There She was a part of the Women's Missionary Ministry, choir, and Secretary of Sunday School.  She was also a delegate of the Ebenezer Baptist Missionary Union.  In 2009, She joined the Vinleand Joy Dancers.  Jessie Mae went to many events and senior homes to show her talent in country line dancing.  She also hosted many game lunches at her home where they played different games and had sandwiches and tea.

On February 26, 1955, Jessie Mae was united in marriage to the late Leonard Segers.  They were blessed with 41 years of marriage before His passing in 1996.  During those years, they were blessed with four children: Freddie, Ronald, Debra and Tracy.  Their home was the best spot for all family reunions, parties and Thanksgiving and Christmas.  You can be sure that Jessie Mae will have something unique to eat like shark, BBQ neckbones, or lady-fingers cake served in unique kitchen items you have never seen before.

Jessie Mae was a very sweet and tiny person.  She would do anything for you but not before She would  give you a good talking to.

Jessie Mae was predeceased by Her Father, Bernie McDowell, Mother, Mary McDowell, Sister, Michelle McDowell, Son, Ronald Segers, Son, Freddie Segers and Great-Granddaughter, Thandiwe Segers.

Jessie Mae leaves to cherish Her memory:  Daughters: Debra Segers, and  Tracy Segers-Wilson (Jermaine who She adored), Daughters- in-law: Jamelle Segers and  Delilah Segers. Son: Charles Wilson Grandchildren:  Dianna Segers, Arcolian Lee (Monica), Ronald C. Segers, Katrina Segers, Kimaya Wilson and Kiannamarie Wilson.  6 Great GrandChildren, 3 Great Great GrandChildren, God Children:  Katrina Harris, Cheryl Riddick and Kim Spencer-Hudgins.  Sisters-in-law: Shirley Spencer, Jean Segers, Louise Hunt and Rose Segers and a Host of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and  Friends.  Special Cousin Brenda Madkins and Special Friend Williemae Latimore.

Jessie Mae has many favorite scriptures but She quoted Pslams 46:10 " He says, "Be still, and know that I am God:I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth"