A memorial service for Jessie Elaine (Erisman) Whitehead, 79, of Alvarado, will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at the Cedar Cross Country Church, located at 7900 FM 917, Alvarado, Texas 76009. 

Jessie Elaine Whitehead, born on October 4, 1946, in Fort Worth, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 16, 2026, in Mansfield. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother whose warmth and faith touched the lives of all who knew her.

Throughout her life, Jessie was deeply passionate about her spiritual journey. She found great comfort and inspiration in reading the Bible and immersing herself in the understanding of scripture. Her devotion to her faith was a guiding light, reflecting her kind and caring nature. It was this faith that shaped her into the compassionate woman she was, always reading the bible and understanding scripture.

James and Jessie were together for 50 years. They were deeply devoted to each other and in love every day.

Jessie’s love extended beyond her family to the quiet companionship of her beloved cat, Sootie Pearl, affectionately known as "Tater." She also nurtured a keen appreciation for the natural world, spending many fulfilling hours tending to her garden and caring for her plants. Her garden was more than just a hobby; it was a sanctuary that mirrored her nurturing spirit and brought beauty into her everyday life.

Jessie was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, James Harrold Whitehead; parents, Richard and Dean Erisman, and grandson, Juan.

She is survived by her children, Patti Zimmerman & her husband Rick, Tiffenie Crowder & her husband Edwin, Jr., James Todd Whitehead & his wife Amy, and Alan Shane Whitehead; grandchildren, Lauren & her husband Chris, Abigail & her husband Chase, Garrett, Chandler & his wife Jeannie, Rachel & her husband Brad, Latisha, and Alisha; ten great-grandchildren, sister, Barbara Hill & her husband, Steve; nieces and nephews, Brandi Mikesell and her children, Stephen Hill, Jr. & his wife Nicole and their children. 

Jessie Elaine Whitehead’s life was a tapestry woven with faith, love, and dedication to her Lord and Savior and her beautiful spirit will be profoundly missed but forever remembered by those fortunate enough to have shared in her journey. To know her was a true treasure.