Jessie Spivey Eason

Jessie Spivey Eason, 87, of Smithfield, VA passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026. She was the daughter of the late William Lucious Spivey and Minnie Lee Henninger Spivey. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, George Merrill Eason, Sr; She is survived by daughters, Tammy Shenk (Dale) and Pamela Buskee (Dwayne); son, George Merrill Eason, Jr (Patricia); grandchildren, Joshua Eason (Brittany), Jessica Taylor (Nicholas), Jordan Eason, Michael Shenk (Megan); and great grandchildren, Landon, Jake, Xander, Cole, Gus, Bryan, Salem, and Shepherd; and a sister, Norma Morris.

Mrs. Eason was a member of Benn’s United Methodist Church. She supported George in his roles as Potentate of Khedive Shrine in 1988 and President of Mid Atlantic Shrine in 1998, where she was known Lady Jessie. She was “MeMe” to dozens of children, whom she cared for in their home in Hampton, VA for many years. Together with her husband they enjoyed spending time with their family and especially trips to the Outer Banks. She was especially proud of her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 2, 2026, 11 a.m. at Benn’s United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will take place at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk, VA at a later date. Online condolences may be registered at www.littlesfuneralhome.com