Tillie Jessup
February 2, 1925 ~ March 1, 2018
Tillie Jessup, 93, Mooresville, passed away at home peacefully March 1, 2018, surrounded by her loved ones. Tillie was born February 2, 1925, in Jasper, to the late Frank and Helen (Betz) Knebel. She married the late Dale Jessup on November 19, 1954, and he preceded her in death on January 17, 2017. Appropriately, the devoted couple are reunited eternally.
She was the co-owner and office manager of Jessup Trucking for many years. Tillie was a faithful member of Fairfield Friends Meeting where she also taught Sunday School for years. She was a past president and the first female president of the Indiana Motor Truck Association. An avid gardener, she also earned the accreditation of Master Gardener. Tillie did all things well – sewing, baking, flower arranging, canning, and the like. She will be fondly remembered by her loving family, business associates, and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by eleven siblings.
Survivors include son, D.C. and Janis Jessup of Mooresville; two daughters, Susan Maddox of Mooresville and Utahna Faith of Lyons, Indiana; seven grandchildren, Paula Towns, Jeff Allen, Becca Harnish, Katie Maddox, C. Dale Jessup, Marc Jessup, and Nolan Faith Skaggs; 11 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren.
The funeral service will begin at 11 a.m., Monday, March 5, 2018, in the chapel at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, with calling there from 2 – 5 p.m., Sunday, March 4, 2018. Pastor Philip Gulley will officiate and burial will be in Fairfield Cemetery. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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When I visited Dale and Tillie’s home as a child, I was always made to feel welcome. Tillie made me feel she was delighted to see me, as if I was visiting her as well as Susie. She was a such a kind and gracious lady. Love and prayers to the family. Judy Draper
I feel like we are here to learn lessons. She taught me so many! She taught me how to cook for one thing. My own mother said ..”Listen to Tillie..She is a good cook..” so I did. I learned how to make gravies and home made icings …She taught me about growing plants,,How the Almanac worked and how to read the moon signs and grow beautiful plants. I could call her up and she would help me with all the endless business paperwork. This drove me crazy..I hate paperwork and she would explain it again and again,,helping me through the endless reports. She was the first lady President of the Indiana Motor Truck Association ..a male driven occupation if ever there was one. I was amazed at how much she could get done…whether battling for the trucking companies or planting a garden. She guided those truck drivers and kept everything running even keel . Not a easy thing to do with so many personalities and problems that pop up . This little gal had no quit in her! It has been a honor and a privilege to know her all these 40 years! She was a go getter .. smart and beautiful.She worked tirelessly .. I will miss you …Thank you for all your guidance and love. You fought a hard fight but now it is time for you to rest. No one will ever forget you..Ever… Janis Jessup
Paula, Becca, and the whole Jessup family, this wonderful lady will be so missed by so many. I only had the privilege to speak to her on the phone several times during one of my many temporary jobs, but loving her granddaughters provided me with a great appreciation for her. Bless you all during this time of grief.
Jane Black, 5175 St Rd 142, Martinsville IN 46151
We are sorry and deeply saddened by your family’s tremendous loss. Please know you are being held close in thought and prayer during this painfully difficult time. Sending heartfelt condolences and many hugs for all.
We were neighbors when I was a kid, maybe 1959? Are used to kick dirt with her son DC. All I can remember about their home was it was happy. Tilley was always sweet to me and always made me feel welcome, even as a little boy. I remember their house and how it smelled good. Some houses or homes never smell that way. I’m so glad that you touched my life and that of my family! i know you’re savoring your blessed rewards!!
Respectfully,
Bob Harrell
Anchorage, AK
This lovely little lady!! I was allowed the privilege to help her family care for her and she touched my life. She made work not like a job for me but a purpose. I did not meet her soon enough. Our talks and devotions we would do will always be very special to me. So glad she is not uncomfortable anymore. Will miss her very much!
Tillie was the most gifted businesswoman that I have ever known. Her leadership and communication style made a tough job seem easy. Thinking back, I never felt that I worked for her, but that I worked with her. As a tired driver coming home from the west, a few minutes on the phone with Tillie would change the whole day. Good memories-prayers for comfort for all of those in the family.
Best boss I ever had. Always there when you need any type of help. There are no words to describe her, she is a tough act to fallow. Be with the angels Miss Tillie. There will be no other. Love you
Rodney Nevins
Thank you, Rodney. A hard act to follow, a bitter bill to swallow; you’ll be tough, you’ll be tough to erase… .” (Jagger/Richards)
This is so on and beautiful, Jim Thank you.
Myself and Jerry Kendall met Dale and Tillie while driver a semi for Jessup Trucking. They were some of the nicest people we every had the pleasure of working for. Tillie was a beautiful women inside and out. God bless this family. Prayers….Susan Kendall-Richards
Many years ago she and her youngest daughter came to our church at Koleen. My dad (Sam Crabbe) was then superintendent at Sunday School and he thought her daughter was the cutest thing. He really enjoyed both of them and I still attend there. She did touch our lives if only briefly and I’m thankful for knowing her.
Rhea Dawn (Crabbe) Gadberry
So sorry for your loss and for being so tardy in offering my remembrance of Tillie. I worked for the Indiana Motor Truck Association from 1973-1989. Of course, she served as IMTA president during that time. She was a gracious, sweet lady who broke ground as one of the few female trucking executives at that time. She was a tremendous person and a great leader. I always thought highly of her and her fellow industry executives obviously did to make her president of the association. Wish I could remember specific details, but a few years have past since then.
Paul Berebitsky