Jessie Mae (Momma Jessie) Harper Gray was born on January 8, 1927 to Silas and Pathenia Harper. Her mother Pathenia died and Silas married Edna Britt who instantly became the mother of 3 small children. Jessie Mae was the second child of 8 children in the family of Silas and Edna Harper. Jessie Mae attended school completing the 11th grade in Panola, TX. Jessie Mae married Wallace Chalmers at an early age and to this union 1 son, Henry Douglas, was born. Later Jessie Mae united in marriage to Roosevelt "Bell" Gray and to this union 3 children were born, Ella Marie, Robert Bell and Pamela Darlene. Jessie Mae moved to Houston where she held several different jobs with the majority of her employment spent caring for others. Jessie also worked with her brothers in what became known as the family business, Trucking. Jessie's love for her family was evident as she cared for her parents until their death and was always there when her family needed her for anything. Jessie Mae was preceded in death by her husband, Roosevelt, father and mother, Silas and Edna Harper, one brother, Cleotha "Sam" Harper, one sister, Rosetta Jones and son, Robert. Jessie Mae leaves to mourn her passing and cherish her love and memory, 1 son, Henry D. Chalmers of Marshall, TX; 2 daughters, Ella Cunningham Tones of Corpus Christi, TX and Pamela (Joe) Carpenter of Marshall, TX; 1 Special Daughter -In-Law, Almary Smith of Houston, TX; 4 brothers, Henry (Angie) , Rudolph (Ilesta - Honey B), Clarence Harper, all of Houston, TX and James Harper of Marshall, TX; 1 sister, Alberta Johnson of Dallas, TX; 10 grandchildren, Rene' (Clarence) Clark of Corpus Christi, TX, Leslie Chalmers of Longview, TX, Michael (Sharon) Chalmers, Christopher Chalmers and Deirdra (Terry) Anderson, Sharonda (Antonio) Gray, all of Marshall, TX, Erica (Chris) Tidwell, Latrenda, Jessica and Kimberly Gray all of Houston, TX; and 2 sisters-in-laws, Ella Tucker and Era (Robert) Miller of Galveston, TX. She also leaves 22 Great Grand-children and a host of loving nieces and nephews along with many other loved ones and friends. Visitation 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.(Prior to service) Saturday, February 25, 2012 Downs Funeral Home Funeral Service Saturday, February 25, 2012 11:00 a.m. The Chapel of Downs Funeral Home Interment Liberty Cemetery Marshall Repast Union Baptist Church 9157 Hwy. 59 South Marshall, Texas