Cora Lou Jessen, age 80, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at her home in Burleson, Texas, surrounded by her loving family.
Graveside Services are 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 6, 2016, at Sunset Memorial Gardens, with Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell officiating.
Cora was born on Feb. 11, 1936, in Clovis, New Mexico. She was a seamstress and she loved making beautiful quilts.
Preceding Cora in death were her husband, Fred Jessen; and sisters, Jan Hibben and Blanche Edwards.
Survivors include her brother, Pat Vinson and wife, June; sister, Mary Thomas; brother, John Vinson and wife, Jeannie; sister, Dorothy Shumacher and husband, Gene; brother, Bob Vinson; son, Terry Edwards and wife, Robin; daughter, Sherry Henry and husband, John; daughters, Carla Woodson, and Sonya Ruiz and husband, Ruben; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Arrangements are entrusted to Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home. To send family condolences please sign the guest registry at www.sunsetodessa.com.