Chessie Willis

Mrs. Chessie B. Willis, age 89, of Lansing, NC died on Sunday, November 29, 2009 at Segraves Care Center in Jefferson, NC. Mrs. Willis was born on October 29, 1920 in Lansing, NC to the late Roby and Ellen Pruitt Blevins. Mrs. Willis was preceded in death by her first husband, Roy Clarence Medley; her second husband, Norman Edward Willis; one son, Larry Medley; three daughters, Vickie Medley, Patsy Ahlum, and Sandra Whiddon; great grandson, Robbie Rivera. She was a member of Tuckerdale Baptist Church and enjoyed gospel music, reading the Bible, sewing, quilting, and gardening. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 3, 2009 at 3:00 PM at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by Rev. Lloyd Day, Rev. Danny Collins, and Rev. Charles McCoy. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Thursday, December 3, 2009 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel prior to the funeral service. Mrs. Willis is survived by: one son - Kenny Medley and wife Susan of Winston Salem, NC; one daughter - Irma Pugh of Lansing, NC; granddaughter - Sonia Whiddon; grandson - Ricky Whiddon; granddaughter - Kim Rivera; grandson - Mark Medley; granddaughter - Samantha Medley; great grandson - Johnny Rivera; great granddaughter - Haylee Rivera; great granddaughter - Jessicah Mesa; great granddaughter - Kaelyn Davidson; great grandson - Brandon Whiddon; great granddaughter - Clarissa Whiddon; great grandson - Tanner Medley. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Tuckerdale Baptist Church, c/o Jean Key, P.O. Box 93, Lansing, NC 28643. You may send and view condolences to the family through our website www.ashelawn.com. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens was entrusted with Mrs. Willis' arrangements.