In 1940 Jessie was listed as head of household and working as a beautician (23, IL) in a beauty shop in St Louis. Her older sister Elizabeth (28, IL) was also working as a beautician and living with her, and both had completed high school.
Jessie was diagnosed with severe dementia (Alzheimer's) and was living with her second oldest son, Jerry.
[Obituary] The Times, Munster IN - Mon, 29 Dec 2008
Jessie M. "Aunt Jessie" Greeson (nee Wells), age 92, of Culver, IN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 27, 2008 at her residence. She is survived by three sons: Larry (Marilyn), Jerry (Joyce) and Terry Greeson; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 39 years, Ervin L. "Jimmy" Greeson on June 1, 1984. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at Bocken Funeral Home, 7042 Kennedy Avenue, Hammond (Hessville), IN with Pastor Rob Lemon of Calvary Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Lawn Memorial Gardens in Schererville, IN. Friends are invited to meet with the family on Monday, December 29, 2008 from 2:00-8:00 p.m. Aunt Jessie as she was affectionately known to many, attended Calvary Baptist Church and was a resident of the Calumet region since 1945 before moving to Culver last year.