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Jessie Wilks Chesmore
JESSIE ROSE WILKS CHESMORE
Godwin, N.C.
Jessie Rose Wilks Chesmore, 69, of Godwin, N.C., formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018.
She is survived by her children, Paulette Clark, Christina Welsh and Tawnya Eyrich; five grandchildren; one great-grandson; her brother, Joseph Peska; and her sister, Charlene Hunt. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and one grandson.
Rest in Peace Mom - we will remember you through the eyes of our childhood.
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